Using historic and modern maps and photographs, historic Bird's Eye Views and aerial satellite images, this remarkable piece vividly displays the changes in Pittsburgh from the time before European settlement of the Americas up to the year 2000. Images include a 1908 panoramic view of the riverfront, a Bird's Eye view from 1874and a 1999 oblique aerial image. Historic photos show The Point between 1900 and 1915, downtown Pittsburgh during the catastrophic floods of 1996 and the Monongahela Incline in 1905. A Satellite image from 1999 is contrasted with an artistic impression showing the landforms in 1000 AD. A modern map of the city center is provided for context. The text describes the changes in the City's shape and character over time, including changes made to the landforms, with a graph showing population growth since 1790.Other text explains the changes in mapping technology over the years. A time scale highlights significant events in the world and the region. Beautiful and informative.
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