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Amusement
Parks
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Web Site |
Description |
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Kennywood
(www.kennywood.com) |
Official site
of Kennywood amusement park. Includes history of individual
rides and roller coasters, as well as statistical information.
Also contains a general history of the park. |
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Sandcastle
Waterpark (www.sandcastlewaterpark.com) |
Official site
of Sandcastle. Features a brief history, park map, and
descriptions of popular attractions. Also includes a web-cam
slide show. |
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Arts
(Please
Note: Many of the "Arts" links have been
moved to a new page, "Local Arts and Entertainment." This page can
be referenced through the "Reference
Desk" page.)
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Web
Site |
Description |
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Benedum
Center (www.pgharts.org/venues/
benedum.cfm) |
This site is sponsored
by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Traces the history of the
theatre since 1927 when it was built as the Stanley Theatre.
Lists important facts about the theatre including restoration
measures and architectural masterpieces. |
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Heinz Hall
(www.pittsburghsymphony.org
/pghsymph.nsf/web
/history.html) |
This site is sponsored by the
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Gives a chronological history
of the theatre. Traces the transition from Loew's Penn Theater
to Heinz Hall. |
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Bridges
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Association for Bridge Construction & Design --
Pittsburgh Chapter
(www.abcdpittsburgh.org) |
The purpose of this
association is to "Educate bridge designers, constructors, federal,
state, and local officials, as well as the general public in the
vital role of safe bridges in our society." |
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Bridges & Tunnels of Allegheny County and
Pittsburgh
(http://pghbridges.com) |
This site
seeks to document the "City (and County) of Bridges (and
Tunnels)." It offers tours, structure information, terminology
and much more. |
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Buildings
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Cathedral
of Learning (www.skyscrapers.com
/re/en/wm/bu/121991) |
The Cathedral of
Learning is located on the University of Pittsburgh's campus in
Oakland and was constructed in the neo-gothic style.
This site from skyscrapers.com offers facts and figures about this
building. |
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Cathedral
of Learning
(www.umc.pitt.edu/tour/tour-080.html) |
This webpage from the
University of Pittsburgh's website tells how the building was
funded, what departments use the building, the location of the
building on a campus map and an interesting bit of trivia about the
building. |
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Fifth
Avenue Place (www.skyscrapers.com
/re/en/wm/bu/121964) |
The pyramidal roof on
the top of Fifth Avenue Place consists of four individual prisms
clad in granite. This site from skyscrapers.com offers facts
and figures about this building. |
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Fifth
Avenue Place
(www.fifthavenueplacepa.com
/complex.htm |
The building's website
provides information about the historical background, exterior
architecture and interior design of this unique
building. |
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Grant
Building (www.skyscrapers.com
/re/en/wm/bu/121989) |
For many years the
beacon on the top of the Grant Building located in downtown
Pittsburgh spelled out P-I-T-T-S-B-U-R-G-H in morse code. This
site from skyscrapers.com offers facts and figures about this
building. |
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Gulf
Building (www.skyscrapers.com
/re/en/wm/bu/121981) |
This building, located
in the Golden Triangle neighborhood of downtown Pittsburgh, was
built on the site of the first oil refinery in the United
States. This site from skyscrapers.com offers facts and
figures about this building. |
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Heinz
Chapel (www.skyscrapers.com
/re/en/wm/bu/157328) |
Heinz Chapel, located
at the University of Pittsburgh in Oakland, is one of the most
profound examples of French Gothic architecture in the United
States. This site from skyscrapers.com offers facts and
figures about this building. |
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The University of
Pittsburgh’s website gives brief information about the chapel as
wells as it’s location on a campus map and a large, detailed image
of the chapel. |
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One Mellon
Center (www.skyscrapers.com
/re/en/wm/bu/121897) |
This high-rise
building, located in the Golden Triangle neighborhood of downtown
Pittsburgh, is made of steel. This site from skyscrapers.com
offers facts and figures about this building. |
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One Oxford
Center (www.skyscrapers.com
/re/en/wm/bu/121927) |
This high-rise
building, located on Grant Street in downtown Pittsburgh is 187
meters high and is constructed in the modern style. This
site from skyscrapers.com offers facts and figures about this
building. |
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PPG Place
(www.skyscrapers.com
/re/en/wm/bu/121943) |
PPG place, located in
the Golden Triangle neighborhood of Pittsburgh, consists of 231
glass spires. This site from skyscrapers.com offers facts and
figures about this building. |
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PPG Place
(www.ppgplace.com/
building_notes.shtml) |
This website provides
architectural information, information about the plaza and the
wintergarden and a slideshow with different views of the interior
and exterior of the building. |
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Saint Paul
Cathedral (www.catholic-church.org/st.paulcathedralpgh
/current/main-hist-1.shtml) |
This cathedral, located
in Oakland, is constructed in the neo-gothic style. This is
the official website of St. Paul Cathedral in
Pittsburgh. |
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Trinity
Episcopal Cathedral (www.skyscrapers.com
/re/en/wm/bu/121992) |
This cathedral, located
in downtown Pittsburgh, is made of sandstone and granite in the
Flemish Gothic style. This site from skyscrapers.com offers
facts and figures about this building. |
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Trinity
Episcopal Cathedral
(www.trinitycathedralpgh.org
/TrinityPages/History.html) |
The cathedral's website
provides a timeline of the development of the
cathedral. |
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US Steel
Tower
(www.chiefengineer.org
/content/content_display.cfm
/seqnumber_content/1386.htm) |
This article written by
one of the members of The Chief Engineers Association provides
copious information about the building and several photos of the
interior and exterior of the building. |
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US Steel
Tower
(www.skyscrapers.com
/re/en/wm/bu/121986/) |
The US Steel Tower,
located in the Golden Triangle area of downtown Pittsburgh, has been
the tallest building in the city since its completion in 1970.
This site from skyscrapers.com offers facts and figures about this
building. |
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Culture
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Web Site |
Description |
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Allegheny-Kiski
Historical Society
(www.akvhs.org) |
The Allegheny-Kiski
Valley Historical Society's mission is "to preserve and celebrate
the unique history of the [Allegheny-Kiski Valley]
region." This site offers a historical database, a Chronicle
page and a Fleatique Page, describing some of the Antique and Flea
Markets in the Western Pa area. |
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Bulgarian-Macedonian National Education
and Cultural
Center (www.bmnecc.org) |
The mission of the
BMNECC is "to preserve, perpetuate, and present the rich cultural
heritage of the Bulgarian and Macedonian people. This site
gives a description of the non-profit organization, as well as a
calendar of events, and information about their gift
shop. |
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Cultural
District (www.culturaldistrict.org
/index.aspx) |
Use this website to find out the
history of the district as well as a map, seating charts for the
Benedum Center, Byham Theater and O'Reilly Theater and to purchase
tickets. |
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Pittsburgh
Cultural
Trust
(www.pgharts.org) |
The Pittsburgh Cultural
Trust is "a nonprofit organization created to stimulate the economic
and cultural development of Pittsburgh through the development and
promotion of a downtown arts and entertainment district." This
iste offers a history of the trust, information on the staff and a
Frequently Asked Questions page. |
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University
of
Pittsburgh's Nationality Rooms
(www.pitt.edu/~natrooms) |
Part of the University of
Pittsburgh's web site. Offers a virtual tour which goes room
by room with colored pictures of full room and of certain important
details. Also gives audio or text details of each room.
Includes general history of the Nationality
Rooms. |
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Emergency Services
(Emergency Services have been
moved to the "Community Links"
page.)
Miscellaneous
|
Web Site |
Description |
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Allegheny Cemetery (www.alleghenycemetery.com) |
Official site of the
Allegheny Cemetery located on Butler Street. Explores the
various historical structures that can be found on the
grounds. Also includes a chronological history and a map of
the cemetery. |
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B-25 Bomber
in
Monogahela River
(www.sennex.com/B25) |
Provides information on the bomber
aircraft, the history of what supposedly happened, the mystery of
where the bomber is now and how you can help. Also offers
maps, press articles and information about the B-52 Recovery
group. |
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Heinz
Corporation (www.heinz.com) |
Official site of the Heinz
Corp. Offers a complete archive of product news and
information. Includes a corporate history, annual report and
tour information. |
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Pittsburgh
International Airport
(www.pitairport.com/
AboutUsServlet?option=pit_factsheet) |
Pittsburgh
International Airport (PIT) "is a world-class facility that
accommodates nearly 20 million travelers in nearly 450,000 aircraft
operations per year." Their site offers information about
their history, their board members and an airport guide. Also
includes a fact sheet. |
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Museums
|
Web Site |
Description |
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Andy Warhol
Museum
(www.warhol.org) |
Official site
of the Andy Warhol Museum. Provides information on all of the
exhibits, both permanent and temporary. Also gives details
about film, video and art collections. |
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Carnegie
Museum of Art (www.cmoa.org) |
Provides information on
all of the exhibits as well as highlights of its
collection. |
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Carnegie
Museum
of Natural History (www.carnegiemuseums.org
/cmnh) |
Provides
information on what's new, programs and press releases. Has
in-depth details of the individual exhibits as well as nine online
exhibits. |
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Carnegie
Science Center
(www.carnegie
sciencecenter.org) |
Official site
of the Carnegie Science Center. Offers a detailed history
of the Center. Also provides information on exhibits, events,
and educational programs. |
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Frick Art
and
Historical Center (www.frickart.org/home) |
Provides a
detailed history of the museum itself, Henry Clay Frick and his
wife, Helen Clay Frick. Also gives details about Clayton
mansion, the car and carriage museum, the greenhouse and the
grounds. |
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Heinz
History Center (www.pghhistory.org) |
Offical site
of the History Center located in the Strip District. Offers a
history of the museum, details about each of the exhibits and links
to history websites. |
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Mattress
Factory
(www.mattress.org) |
The Mattress Factory is
"a museum of contemporary art that presents art that you can get
into -- room-sized environments, created by in-residence
artists." This site gives information on the museum and some
of the prominent exhibits within the museum. |
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Pittsburgh
Children's Museum (www.pittsburghkids.org) |
Official site
of the Children's Museum. Provides a complete history of the
museum. Includes details about all exhibits offered by the
museum. |
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Regional Parks
|
Web
Site |
Description |
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Audubon
Society of
Western Pennsylvania (www.aswp.org) |
The mission of the
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is "to inspire and educate
the people of southwestern Pennsylvania to be respectful and
responsible stewards of the natural world." This site offers
information on birding and conservation, as well as, an events
calendar and online nature store. |
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Pittsburgh
Parks
Conservatory (www.pittsburghparks.org) |
Provides history, news,
and events of the conservatory. Includes history, news and
events of four different city parks as well. |
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Point State
Park (http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks
/parks/point.aspx) |
Includes an overall history of the
park. Also provides information on the remaining structures of
Ft. Pitt and the fountain. |
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Regions
|
Web
Site |
Description |
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Downtown
(www.clpgh.org/exhibit
/neighborhoods
/downtown/down_n.html) |
This site is sponsored
by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Gives a brief history
of the Downtown area of Pittsburgh. Also includes information
on Fort Pitt, the Point and the Great Fire of 1845. |
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Hill
District
(www.clpgh.org/exhibit
/neighborhoods
/hill/hill_n.html) |
This site is sponsored
by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Gives a brief history
of the Hill District. Provides information on landmarks and
institutions, such as Greenlee Field, the Irene Kaufmann settlement,
and the Hill House Association. |
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North Side
(www.clpgh.org/exhibit
/neighborhoods
/northside/nor_n.html) |
This site is sponsored
by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Provides a brief
history of Pittsburgh's North Side. Discusses such
institutions as the historic Expostion Park and the modern Andy
Warhol Museum, Carnegie Science Center and National
Aviary. |
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Discover the history
and vision of Pittsburgh's South Side. This website provides
historical information, a map of the area, a calendar of events and
links to area shops and restaurants. |
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Strip
District
(www.clpgh.org/exhibit
/neighborhoods/strip
/strip_n.html)
or go to
(www.neighborsinthestrip.com) |
This site is sponsored by the
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Provides a brief history of
Pittsburgh's Strip District. Includes information on the Mills
and foundries, and the rare and exotic items you can buy at the
strip. |
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Sports
|
Web Site |
Description |
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Pittsburgh
Penguins
(www.pittsburghpenguins.com) |
Official site of the Pittsburgh
Penguins. Provides information about the team, schedules,
statistics, news, multimedia (webcam and photos) and
tickets. |
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Pittsburgh
Pirates (pirates.mlb.com) |
Official site of the Pittsburgh
Pirates. Provides statistics, player profiles, news, game
schedules, history and community information. |
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Pittsburgh
Steelers (www.steelers.com) |
Official site of the Pittsburgh
Steelers. Provides information on game schedules, statistics,
team roster, depth charts and history. |
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Stadiums and Arenas
|
Web Site |
Description |
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Heinz Field
(http://pittsburgh.about.com/cs/
steelers/a/heinz_field_2.htm) |
This page is provided
by about.com. Offers special features, statistics and
more essential resources. |
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This website by a
sports enthusiast provides a lot of facts, statistics and pictures
of the stadium. |
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Mellon
Arena
(www.mellonarena.com) |
Provides an extensive
history of the arena. Also includes information on upcoming
events, seating, and corporate details. |
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This website maintained
by an avid sports fan offers factual, historical and statistical
data about the hockey arena. |
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Get facts, stats, pictures and a
bibliography of other sources about this beautiful
ballpark. |
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PNC Park
(pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb
/pit/ballpark/pit_ballpark_history.jsp
) |
This site is part of the Pittsburgh
Pirates' official website Gives an in-depth overview of the
park, a Photo Gallery and ground rules. |
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Transportation
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Web Site |
Description |
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This website offers information about
"the city's official sightseeing boat" such as the history of the
Gateway Clipper, safety guidelines, event schedules and ticket
information. |
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Inclines
(web.presby.edu
/~jtbell/transit
/Pittsburgh/Inclines) |
This site offers
information on inclines, in general, and more specific information
on the two Pittsburgh inclines, the Monongahela and the
Duquesne. Also provides pictures of the views, cars, stations
and much more. |
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More
Inclines (members.tripod.com/
~riid/inclines.html) |
This site is sponsored by Pittsburgh
Railways Online. Contains a document featuring why inclines
are in Pittsburgh, the Golden Age of inclines, a timeline and
information on each of the two inclines. |
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Walking Tours/Historical
Landmarks
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Web Sites |
Description |
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This page from the Greater Pittsburgh
Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website offers information and
links to different types of tours that are available throughout the
city. |
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Pittsburgh
History Landmarks Foundation
(www.phlf.org) |
Provides brief history
of the Foundation as well as news, tours, and events. Also
provides work sheets and slide shows. |
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Walking
Tours of Pittsburgh (www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/wt/
html/walking_tours_main.html) |
This site is sponsored
by the Pittsburgh Department of City Planning. Provides
information about historic districts, such as the Mexican War
Streets, Manchester, and Allegheny West. Each area is
discussed by location, community, history and styles. |
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More
Walking Tours of Pittsburgh (trfn.clpgh.org/pgh/walking.html) |
This site is sponsored by the
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Provides self-guided tours,
such as the Strip District and the Pittsburgh Trail. Also
includes information on other tours, such as Molly's Trolleys and
Just Ducky Tours. |
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Zoo, Aviaries and Conservatories
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Web Site |
Description |
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Learn about the history, exhibits and
architectural design of the planetarium. Biographies of astronomers
and scientists as well as news about the planetarium, astronomy and
earth and space sciences can also be found at this
site. |
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National
Aviary
(www.aviary.org) |
Official site of the
National Aviary. Provides a history of the aviary as well as
event and ticket information. Also provides facts about the
birds in the collection and an FAQ about birds. |
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Phipps
Conservatory (www.phipps.
conservatory.org) |
Official site of Phipps
Conservatory. Offers a virtual tour and information about
plant collection, history, garden center library, exhibits, events
and educational classes. |
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Pittsburgh
Zoo
and Aquarium
(www.pittsburghzoo.com/) |
Official site of the Pittsburgh Zoo
and Aquarium. Provides a brief description of the naturalistic
habitats found within the zoo and aquarium. Also includes
"look up an animal" and "ask a zoo keeper". |
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Western
Pennsylvania Conservancy (www.paconserve.org) |
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy's
mission is "to connect people to nature through ecological science
and land conservation." This extensive site provides
information on Falling Water, community conservation and other
ongoing projects. |
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Ancient Civilizations
|
Web Site |
Description |
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History for
Kids!
(www.historyforkids.org) |
A
wonderful site for learning about ancient medicine, food, clothing,
religion and many other aspects of daily life in ancient
civilizations. An
internal search engine allows you to find information within the
website quickly and easily. |
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KidsClick!
Ancient World (www.kidsclick.org
/cgi-bin/searchkids.pl?searchtype
=subject&keywords=ancient
+world&title=Ancient+World) |
Public
librarians in Middletown, NY, compiled this list of websites about
ancient civilizations.
The websites are listed alphabetically with brief
descriptions to help you find the right site for your
topic. |
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ODYSSEY
online
(carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY
/MidElem_Home.html) |
This site offers information about the
people, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing and
archaeology of the ancient civilizations of the Near East, Egypt,
Greece, Rome and Africa.
Pictures of ancient artifacts can be downloaded and printed
for reports. |
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Fact
Monster
(www.factmonster.com/ipka
/A0001206.html) |
Ancient languages, people, countries and
cities are described in detail with many cross-references and
bibliographies. |
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Homework Help from the Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh
School Subject
Links:
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Homework
Megasites
Science
&
Technology
Social
Studies
Math
Arts
Language
Arts
Inventions
and Science
Projects
African
American Resources
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Schools in the Fox Chapel Area:
O'Hara Elementary
School - www.fcasd.edu/schools/ohara
Dorseyville Middle School - www.fcasd.edu/schools/dms
Fox Chapel High School - www.fcasd.edu/schools/high_school
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