Monongahela River Collection

Pittsburgh skyline and Fort Pitt Bridge over the Monongahela River, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Pittsburgh skyline and Fort Pitt Bridge over the Monongahela River, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Pittsburgh skyline and Fort Pitt Bridge over the Monongahela River, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

STEEL MILLS, 1938. Steel mills along Monongahela River, Clairton, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, July 1938

Map of Pittsburgh, c.1900 (engraving)
532828 Map of Pittsburgh, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Pittsburgh, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Pittsburg[h] from Mt. Washington, c1903. Creator: Unknown
Pittsburg[h] from Mt. Washington, c1903

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA skyline over the Monongahela River

View from Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Pittsburgh: Monongahela River and Wabash RR Bridge (b / w photo)
6012517 Pittsburgh: Monongahela River and Wabash RR Bridge (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monongahela River and Wabash RR Bridge)

Defeat of General Braddock in the Indian ambush, 1755, illustration from Cassell
STC393260 Defeat of General Braddock in the Indian ambush, 1755, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Pittsburgh: Smithfield Street Bridge, Monongahela River (b / w photo)
6012530 Pittsburgh: Smithfield Street Bridge, Monongahela River (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield Street Bridge)

South Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, 1874. Creator: W. H. Morse
South Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, 1874. Views of river traffic on the Ohio at Pittsburgh and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Coal barges bring fuel for the many steel foundries and factories

Scenes on the Ohio, Above and Below Cincinnati, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Scenes on the Ohio, Above and Below Cincinnati, 1874. Vineyards below Cincinatti; Parkersburg; Patriot, on the Ohio River, Indiana and Ohio, USA. At bottom right is the General Buell paddle steamer

Monongahela Wharf, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Monongahela Wharf, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, c1897. Monongahela Wharf on the Monongahela River was a busy port for steamboats, tugboats and riverboats

Braddocks Retreat, (1877). Creator: Unknown
Braddocks Retreat, (1877). British military leader Major General Edward Braddock (c1695-1755) was commander-in-chief for North America during the French and Indian War

Fort Pitt Bridge, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Fort Pitt Bridge, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Monongahela Wharf, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Monongahela Wharf, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, c1900. Wharf on the Monongahela River, used by steamboats and the Gateway Clipper Fleet until the dam was built in the Ohio river

Pittsburgh from the Ohio River, 1880s
Steel mills darken the sky over Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Riverboats approaching Pittsburgh, 1850s
City of Pittsburgh, viewed from the Ohio River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Aerial view of the city with rivers, bridges, and boats

Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 1878
The confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, where the Ohio River forms in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 1890

Plan of the New Fort at Pittsburgh, November 1759 (hand coloured engraving)
XCF274392 Plan of the New Fort at Pittsburgh, November 1759 (hand coloured engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

USA, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh. Downtown Pittsburgh from the Monongahela River

CARNEGIE STEEL MILL, c1905. Blast furnaces along the Monongahela River at the Carnegie Steel Works in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1905

PENNSYLVANIA: WIRE MILL. Wire mills spewing smoke along the Monongahela River, Donora, Pennsylvania, c1910

STEEL MILL, c1905. Steel mill along the Monongahela River, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1905

Fort Duquesne, on the site of what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FORT DUSQUESNE. Fort Duquesne, on the site of what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Postcard of the Point in Pittsburgh. ca. 1903, Postcard of the Point in Pittsburgh

FORT PITT, 1761. English plan of Fort Pitt, built by the British on the site of Fort Duquesne, and what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The state militias position on the Monongahela River at Shanty Hill, commanding the town. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The Burning Barges. The attempt by strikers to burn the barges bringing Pinkerton agents to Homestead in July 1892. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

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The Monongahela River, flowing through the heart of Pittsburgh, is a picturesque sight that encapsulates the city's rich history and vibrant present. As you gaze upon the river from Mount Washington, you are greeted with a breathtaking view of the iconic Pittsburgh skyline and the majestic Fort Pitt Bridge gracefully spanning across its waters. Transporting yourself back to 1938, steel mills line the banks of the Monongahela River in Clairton, Pennsylvania. These industrial giants stand as a testament to Pittsburgh's legacy as an industrial powerhouse. Delving deeper into history, we witness General Braddock's defeat in 1755 during an Indian ambush. This event serves as a reminder of the region's tumultuous past and its role in shaping American history. Moving forward to more recent times, we see Smithfield Street Bridge elegantly arching over the Monongahela River in black and white photography. The timeless beauty captured in this image showcases how Pittsburgh seamlessly blends its historical charm with modernity. Traveling further along this historic waterway takes us to South Pittsburgh and Alleghany City in 1874. The bustling scenes depicted by W. H. Morse give us a glimpse into daily life during that era – boats navigating these waters filled with goods and people going about their lives amidst evolving urban landscapes. Continuing our journey downriver brings us to Cincinnati where John Filmer captures captivating scenes above and below Ohio on his canvas in 1874. These images highlight not only the natural beauty surrounding this mighty river but also its importance as a vital transportation route connecting cities along its course. As we approach closer to present day, we arrive at Monongahela Wharf circa 1897 - bustling with activity as steamboats docked alongside it while passengers embarked or disembarked for their journeys ahead. This lively scene reflects both commerce and leisure intertwined within riverside communities like Pittsburgh.