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"The earliest physicians arriving in Pittsburgh had their roots in military service. The legacy of these physician-soldiers extends from pioneer days through modern times. The involvement of military contingents, physicians serving with or trained by military units, and the myriad organizations that were created to respond to their efforts have played a critical role in the long-term development of healthcare in the city. -
Pittsburgh Jazz documents the almost-forgotten magic created in the city of Pittsburgh. Revisit the smoke-filled clubs, bars, restaurants, and theaters & learn about the countless improvised songs, compositions, and unique styles of Jazz musicians who were born in, raised in, & influenced by Pittsburgh. Features Pittsburgh Courier photographers between the 1930s and 1980s.
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Pittsburgh is a hardworking city. Many hard workers enjoy the occasional spirit. When Prohibition hit the Steel City, it created a level of violence and corruption residents had never before experienced. Illegal producers ran stills in kitchens, basements, bathroom tubs, warehouses and even abandoned distilleries. Wars between gangs of bootleggers resulted in a number of murders and bombings that placed Pittsburgh on the same level as New York City and Chicago with regard to criminal activity. Author Richard Gazarik details the shady side of the Steel City during a tumultuous era.
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Muckraking journalist Walter Liggett dubbed Pittsburgh the "Metropolis of Corruption" in 1930 when he reported the city had more vice per square foot than New York, Detroit, Cleveland or Boston. Decades earlier, the Magee-Flinn political machine ruled public officials, and crooked police helped racketeers protect brothels and gambling dens. Mayor (later Governor) David Lawrence was indicted several times for graft but acquitted each time. Even Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr. colluded with gangsters, according to FBI reports. Join author Richard Gazarik as he reveals the wicked history of the Steel City.
