Duquesne Incline

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February 12th 2022
The Duquesne Incline (pronounced "doo-KANE") We went back in time on a century-old cable car to see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh. Opened in 1877, the incline was intended to carry cargo up and down Mt. Washington, it later carried passengers, particularly Mt. Washington residents who were tired of walking up the steep footpaths to the top. The Duquesne Incline was rescued and restored ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more