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The East Liberty Valley Historical Society presents Zachary Brodt: From the Steel City to the White City!
April 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The East Liberty Valley Historical Society announces the Marilyn Evert Lecture Series for Spring 2024.
All talks are free to the public and held in the Parish Hall of Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, with free parking in the church lot.
Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m.
An Overview of the Pittsburgh City Archives
In this illustrated talk, city archivist and sixth-generation Pittsburgher Charles Succop takes a deep dive in the newly accessible online archives, focusing on records and photographs related to the history of the East Liberty Valley.
Wednesday, April 3, 7 p.m.
From the Steel City to the White City
In his new book, Zachary Brodt explores Western Pennsylvania’s representation at Chicago’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, the first major step in demonstrating that Pittsburgh was more than simply America’s crucible—it was also a region of developing culture and innovation. This illustrated talk examines Western Pennsylvanian exhibits at the exposition as well as experiences of Pittsburghers visiting the fairgrounds. Zach also discusses how the Columbian Exposition influenced Pittsburgh’s development at the turn of the 20th century.
Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m.
The Legacy of George Westinghouse
In this illustrated talk, David Bear provides an update on developments in Westinghouse Park and introduces an enticing new project: restoration of the innovative Point Breeze home of Westinghouse’s pioneering electrical engineer Emil Keller and a reuse that will honor the Westinghouse legacy.
Wednesday, June 5, 7 p.m.
The Old East Liberty: A Reading by Joseph Bathanti and Linda Schifino
The authors read from their new books drawn from childhoods of love and loss in the East Liberty/Larimer of the 1950s and ’60s — Bathanti from “The Act of Contrition & Other Stories” and Schifino from “Neighborhood Girl.”
