Then/Now
Our 50 Years: Myron Cope on Sports
In the earliest years of Pittsburgh Magazine, we didn’t quite know how to cover sports — so we just let Myron Cope say whatever he wanted.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: The Boulevard of the Allies
Before its completion, the Boulevard of the Allies was considered the most expensive road in the world.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Entrance to Highland Park
The majestic gates on either side of the entrance to Highland Park have stood for more than a century.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Liberty Avenue in the Strip District
Much has changed in the last 50 years at this busy intersection at the end of the Strip District.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Washington Monument on North Side
Allegheny Commons Park retains the remnants of its original Victorian-era design. This equestrian statue of George Washington is a key element within the park.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Mount Washington Overlook
The platforms along Grandview Avenue provide panoramic city skyline views to thousands of visitors each year.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: The Greyhound Bus Station
Just about everything has changed since the first Greyhound Bus depot opened in Pittsburgh, except its location.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Pittsburgh International Airport
Just like the homes of the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins — the terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport looks nothing like it did 50 years ago.
Our 50 Years: The First Best of the 'Burgh List
In 1978, a future CNN bureau chief wrote our inaugural best-of feature — and, surprisingly, many of his picks are still available today.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Taylor Allderdice High School
A number of famous celebrities have graduated from the Squirrel Hill high school.
Our 50 Years: The Best Restaurants of 1999
Twenty years later, nearly everything about our best restaurants list is different. But our picks for the best of 1999 hint at the great leap forward that was on the horizon.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Fort Pitt Museum
The museum is marking its 50th anniversary as the historical marker to the birthplace of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Fifth Avenue School
Among the school's most notable alumni are a former Pittsburgh mayor and Allegheny County's most well-known forensic pathologist.
Our 50 Years: Revisiting Our Snarky Period
Back in the bodacious ’80s, the editors of Pittsburgh Magazine were more than happy to roast deserving targets in a yearly round-up of shame.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Carnegie Lake
From boating hotspot to fishing hole, this lake located within Highland Park has undergone many changes in its 150-year history.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: The View from Mt. Washington
The iconic view of Pittsburgh began a significant transformation 50 years ago.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill
Fifty years later, two venerable businesses are still in business along this busy stretch of Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Primanti Bros.
Much has changed on the outside of Primanti Bros. flagship restaurant in the Strip District, but on the inside, their way of making sandwiches remains the same.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Presbyterian Hospital
Medical history was made several times over since Presbyterian Hospital was established in 1893.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Verona's Doughboy Statue
The copper-colored statue, created to honor World War I veterans, has been the victim of several disasters.
Our 50 Years: A Look Back at Ads You Won't See Anymore
An “In Memoriam” segment for those products and services that are unlikely to ever advertise again.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: The Hulton Bridge
The first Jonathon Hulton Bridge lasted for more than a century before it was replaced. An attempt to rename it, however, lasted just three days.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: The Stanley Theatre
Entertainers ranging from Frank Sinatra to the Grateful Dead performed at the Stanley Theatre, built in 1928. Today, with a new name, it remains one of the city's most well-known venues.
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