Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Pittsburgh's Inclines

PITTSBURGH - July 10, 2018 - PRLog -- Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for
Pittsburgh's Inclines

Local Author Donald Doherty will be available to sign copies of book

Offering a panoramic view of present-day Pittsburgh, Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines attract pedestrians traveling from the river's shore to the top of Mount Washington. These inclines were completed in 1870 and 1877 by real estate speculators hoping to capitalize on undeveloped land at the top of "Coal Hill," a name given due to its many coal mines.

Housing in the valleys and other low-lying areas could not accommodate the influx of new residents following the Civil War. Using technology perfected to haul coal from mines, the region's first inclined railroads, or funiculars, carried people and goods and formed a part of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. By 1900, inclines were an integral part of the city's identity.

During the early decades of the 20th century, however, automobiles and trucks made access to Pittsburgh's hilltops relatively easy. Before the automobile, there were at least 15 inclines in Pittsburgh. Today, there are two: the Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines.

Highlights from the Book:

·         This is the first book ever published devoted to Pittsburgh's inclines.

·         The book includes rare images of ingenious and often beautiful inclines that no longer exist.

·         Read about Caroline Endres, later Caroline Diecsher, a young woman around 1870 who seems to have essentially worked as an engineer under the tutelage of John Endres.

Join the author for a signing:

Where:  Barnes & Noble

301 South Hills Village

Pittsburgh, PA 15241

When:  Saturday, July 21st, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

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