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Fire in the Valley - Carnegie Steel and the Town that Built America
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Pittsburgh: "The Smoke is gone, but the Fire still burns. " Let me present one of the "Koolest", most interesting, most historic, and most vital cities on the planet. I was chosen as a "Pittsburgher of the Year" by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and WQED-TV. I have provided Guide Service to Prince Charles, The White House, Fortune 500 companies, and countless groups and individuals. I would love to show YOU my hometown as well. And, of course, I can create a custom Tour for you OR combine various Tours as well. Just send me a message and I'll get on the case right away. Pittsburgher of the Year - WQED-TV/Pittsburgh Post Gazette Man of the Year - Steel Valley Chamber of Commerce Chairman- American Bus Association(ABA) Marketplace Chairman - ABA Education Committee Honor Award - American Institute of Architects B.A., American Studies - Wesleyan University Exchange Student - University of Redlands Traveler - 60+ Countries, 5 Continents
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A Tour through Pittsburgh's Industrial Past
Overview of your Pittsburgh tour
The steel from Pittsburgh's Monongahela Valley built America and served as Ground Zero for "The Arsenal of Democracy" in two world wars. You will learn how Pittsburgh became the Gateway to the West, Steel Capital of the World, and now the Silicon Valley of the East. Follow in the footsteps of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev who followed this same route when he visited during the Eisenhower Administration.
Your Pittsburgh tour itinerary
Two hours in length including visits to the site of the Pittsburgh Works of the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, the Homestead Works of the Carnegie Steel Corporation, the statue of St. Joseph the Worker, and the 12, 000 Ton Press.
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Type: Private Transportation
Transportation via a clean modern air-conditioned sedan with sunroof. Larger vehicles may be available for an additional charge.
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