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Invented Engineered & Pioneered In Pittsburgh

This documentary celebrates the accomplishments of some of Pittsburgh’s engineers.

Aired 09/20/2018

Pittsburgh History Series

Invented Engineered & Pioneered In Pittsburgh

9/20/2018 | 1h 26m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

This documentary celebrates the accomplishments of some of Pittsburgh’s engineers.

What connects Ferris Wheels with state of the art nuclear power plants? Why is there a connection between George Westinghouse and 21st century robotics? What’s the common thread that links John Roebling, Jonas Salk, the Mellon Arena and video games? It’s Pittsburgh’s amazing love and respect for innovation, great engineering and unfettered imagination. Watch this. You’ll see.

Aired 09/20/2018

Pittsburgh History Series

Invented Engineered & Pioneered In Pittsburgh

9/20/2018 | 1h 26m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

What connects Ferris Wheels with state of the art nuclear power plants? Why is there a connection between George Westinghouse and 21st century robotics? What’s the common thread that links John Roebling, Jonas Salk, the Mellon Arena and video games? It’s Pittsburgh’s amazing love and respect for innovation, great engineering and unfettered imagination. Watch this. You’ll see.

Aired 09/20/2018

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