Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is the second largest city in the state of Pennsylvania. It is located in the western portion of the state. After the American Revolution, one of the early industries in the area was boat building. By 1815, Pittsburgh was a major producer of iron, brass, tin and glass. The...

Pittsburgh is the second largest city in the state of Pennsylvania. It is located in the western portion of the state. After the American Revolution, one of the early industries in the area was boat building. By 1815, Pittsburgh was a major producer of iron, brass, tin and glass. The Civil War brought another boost to the local economy. By 1875, steel was also being produced in the area and by 1911, Pittsburgh was almost 50 percent of the steel in the United States. In the 70s and 80s, the steel industry took a major hit, and this brought about major plant closures and economic difficulties. Today, students enrolled in English school in Pittsburgh will find that the city has evolved into a vibrant, cultured city with much to offer its visitors. The city is home to a number of world class museums including the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center and the Andy Warhol Museum. The city is also home to several professional sports teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Students taking English courses in Pittsburgh should be sure to take a ride on the Duquesne Incline. A ride on this century old cable car up one of the few remaining inclines in the country offers visitors an excellent view of the Pittsburgh skyline. At the top there is a museum of Pittsburgh’s history which also informs visitors about other inclines throughout the world. This formerly blue-collar steel town is not a full fledged metropolis with an active arts scene, fun nightlife and a variety of interesting and unique attractions.