Pittsburgh, often referred to as the "City of Bridges" and "The Steel City", is the second largest city Pennsylvania with an estimated population of around 300,000. Boasting of 151 high-rise buildings, a pre-revolutionary fortification, two inclined railways and 446 bridges, Pittsburgh, most recently, was ranked by Yahoo! as the most livable city in the country.

A booming commerce was an essential part of the economy of early Pittsburgh and played a substantial role as the building block for the development of the city. The presence of productive coalfields, natural gas, petroleum and lumber resources, is considered to be playing an important part in the city's financial and economical development and in shaping up the city's growth.

In the early 80's Pittsburgh was well known for production of large quantities of iron, brass, tin and other glass products. However, production of steel in Pittsburgh began in the mid 80's. The steel industry grew and flourished rapidly and played a key role in transforming Pittsburgh economy.

Almost after a century, the steel industry of Pittsburgh faced stiff competition from foreign companies and several mills and production units were shut down. Soon after, the steel industry came to a halt and Pittsburgh seemed to fade away from the map of flourishing trade and the most popular US cities.

Today, however, Pittsburgh has regained its lost status and boasts of a stable economy with great infrastructure and unmatched job opportunities. The health care industry, several universities and the low cost of living contributed in regaining the lost status of the city and it stands with its head high, referred to as one of the most livable cities in the US.

Pittsburgh has a great history behind it. The city has been known to attract both the French and the English.

The city was initially ruled over by the Shawnee and Delaware tribe. In the middle of 18th century, there was a strong inclination on the part of the French and the English to take control of the city.

The city was considered as the strategic point from where they would have gained greater access and control over other parts of North America.

Pittsburgh went on to become one of the greatest industrial cities of North America, as it started producing glass, steel and iron apart from Aluminium as well.

Brief history of Pittsburgh

http://www.historyoftechnology.org/pittsburgh/pittsburgh_history.html

The city of Pittsburgh rose to become one of the strategic locations in United States, with so many industries cropped up in the city.

The city developed as a strategic point in the development, and it decided to protect its rich heritage, and tradition oriented past.

Thus, an organization named as Pittsburgh history and landmark foundation was formed to look after the historical landmark in the city.

Functions of Pittsburgh history and landmark foundation

http://www.phlf.org/a-brief-history-of-pittsburgh-history-landmarks-foundation/

Pittsburgh has plenty of places in the city, where you could visit and know a lot about the city. Check the links below to know what they are

Things to do in Pittsburgh

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The city of Pittsburgh has some of the better hotels for its visitors, where they could choose to stay, and also have conference at the same time. If you need a hotel, which is truly equipped with the finest amenities, check this.

Pittsburgh conference hotel

http://www.historyoftechnology.org/pittsburgh/pittsburgh_hotels.html