Things That Aren't There Anymore

Things That Aren't There Anymore

#The WQED classic documentary about much loved pieces of Pittsburgh’s history!


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0h 59m 1990 HD

Remember when Forbes Field was the world’s greatest ballpark? When the Dips roller coaster at West View Park came out to Route 19? When everyone went to the Allegheny County Fair? When streetcars ran all over town? They’re all parts of this warm and winsome program about Pittsburgh’s past, this heartfelt tribute to great and old places where people used to go to have fun.


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