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How a 19th century bluff-side incline met its fiery demise

December 1, 2016 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on How a 19th century bluff-side incline met its fiery demise

By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer Most Duquesne students are very familiar with the South Side Steps, officially called the City Steps, that lead to the 10th Street Bridge. What many may be surprised to […]

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Digging up the past in Downtown Pittsburgh

August 29, 2013 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Digging up the past in Downtown Pittsburgh

By: Sam Fatula | The Duquesne Duke  Pittsburgh’s rich source of history from industrial and wartime periods has recently welcomed dozens of artifacts thanks to an archaeological dig conducted in the city’s Point State Park. […]