Only a short distance east of downtown Pittsburgh, you’ll find one of the most interesting and historically important abandoned places in PA: the Westinghouse Atom Smasher. Located in a residential …
I’ve written about well over 1,000 different places in PA on this site, and none have been more popular than the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike in Buchanan State Forest. However, when …
In my travels around Pennsylvania, I’ve been to many different cemeteries. However, I’ve never visited another cemetery like the Hooded Grave Cemetery in Catawissa, Pennsylvania. Hooded Grave Cemetery, once known …
Pennsylvania is a state filled with amazing history. However, the early 1800s is an era that isn’t often covered by historic sites around the state. However, there are a few …
While you likely think of Pittsburgh when you think of Pennsylvania’s steel industry, PA has a rich industrial history throughout other regions of the state. One such spot can be …
Pennsylvania is dotted with many incredibly historic spots, and there are even a fair number of abandoned places in PA that you can explore. However, few know that the state …
Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, and few railroads are quite as well known today as the Reading Railroad. In addition to being one of the largest and most influential …
Pittsburgh and the rest of Allegheny County are an area that’s rich in history. However, few know that a battle was fought in the region many years ago. Known as …
Since its very founding, Pennsylvania has been known for its religious tolerance, which drew many groups escaping persecution in Europe. One such group was the Harmonists. The Harmonists were founded …
Sometimes locals know the best places to visit. This was evident to me recently when I visit the Carnegie Historical Society/Honus Wagner Museum a short distance southwest of Pittsburgh. At …