A hardy fool, living on a hill. Photographing and writing about Pittsburgh's city steps. Hails from divine Providence, RI.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Monday is the big day! The NEW Pittsburgh City Steps book will be in local stores and online. Thank you to all who supported us with pre-orders and committed to spreading the word. I haven't received a list of which local stores have placed orders, but ...
Are you a Pittsburgher who walks, bikes, works, or lives in the South Side Slopes? The city wants to improve the safety of the S 18th Street corridor. Please give them your feedback and suggestions! engage.pittsburghpa.gov/s-18…
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Banish those winter blues by joining us for a Pittsburgh City Steps talk on Monday from 7 to 8 pm at the Castle Shannon Library (3677 Myrtle Avenue). Our 45-minute slideshow presentation explores the history of the stairs through maps and historical photos.
ALT Pittsburgh city steps with yellow railings.
ALT Wooden city steps in Pittsburgh's Sheraden neighborhood.
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There will be plenty of time for Q&A and copies of our new book, "City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide," can be purchased from us or reserved through the library system. Hope to see you Monday night at the library. You'll be glad you did!
ALT Stone slab city steps in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park.
ALT Cover of City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History and Guide.
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Bust through the winter-time blues by joining us for 2 free Pittsburgh city steps talks! On Sat, 1/18, at 1 pm, Charles, Matt, and I will be at CLP—Main (Oakland) in the South Wing Reading Room. Then, on Tues, 1/21, at 7 pm, we'll be at Castle Shannon Library, 3677 Myrtle Ave.
ALT Photo of city steps in autumn.
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Our 45-minute talk reviews the history of Pittsburgh’s city steps through maps and historical photos with ample time for Q&A and discussion! Copies of our new book "City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide" can be purchased from us or reserved through the library system.
ALT City Steps of Pittsburgh book cover.
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I'll be hanging out at the Last Minute Market at Two Frays in Garfield tomorrow (Fri) from 5-9 pm, selling copies of City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide. Lots of local vendors, beverages, and lovely folks. Stop by 5113 Penn Ave. and get some great holiday gifts!
ALT Last Minute Market at Two Frays, Dec 20 from 5-9 pm.
ALT City Steps of Pittsburgh A History & Guide book cover
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The final city steps of the year happens Saturday (tomorrow!) with 3 Rivers Outdoors! Come explore Hazelwood with me, Matt and Charles. Exercise + interesting local history = FUN. :-) Dogs are welcome! 3riversoutdoor.com/blogs/eve…
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Hello #Pittsburgh friends! Stop by Velum Fermentation (2120 Jane Street) on Saturday for the South Side Small Business Market from 12 noon to 4 pm. I'll be there with Matt and Charles, selling the NEW City Steps book, photo prints, holiday cards, and more! Come by and say hi.
ALT South Side Saturday at Velum Fermentation 12 noon to 4pm.
ALT City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide (2024, History Press)
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I recently started a Substack, "Pittsburgh's Green and Gray," to collect/share information, photos, and stories about the city's parks, playgrounds, trails, and greenways. Along with my mis.steps account on IG, this is where I'll be most active. :-) pghgreenandgray.substack.com…
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Riverstone Books in Squirrel Hill is hosting a Pittsburgh history night on Thursday featuring the new City Steps of Pittsburgh book! Support a local bookstore by ordering copies on their website or showing interest in local authors and history. TY! riverstonebookstore.com/even…
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Join us for our next BIG CLEANUP in Spring Hill!
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We're returning to a steep dumpsite on the hillside of Gershon St. We last hit this place in May, but plant growth was making it too difficult to spot trash. It's now fall & the trash is reappearing! – at Pittsburgh, PA
The Catalano Parklet in Spring Garden is a block from the Arcola Way city steps. In my walks around Pittsburgh over the last 7 years, I’ve traveled past and through many parks but paid little attention to them. That, my friends, is about to change! mis-steps.com/catalano-parkl…
ALT Catalano Park, Spring Garden.
ALT Catalano Park, Spring Garden
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If you missed Saturday's Step Trek, don't fret! The two walking routes (Black and Gold, of course) are available online: southsideslopes.org/st24/
And don't forget, the Fineview Step Challenge happens on Sat. Oct 12. Get the details at runsignup.com/Race/PA/Pittsb… See you there!
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Out in Hazelwood today preparing for this weekend’s city steps hikes with 3 Rivers Outdoors and Venture Outdoors. The cold brew from Hazelwood Cafe offered just the right voltage to tackle those elevation climbs!
Stop by Legion Park in Brighton Heights (on Brighton Road) on Saturday between 11 am-4 pm to pick up a copy of the new City Steps book and enjoy the Home & Garden Tour! It's just a short walk from the lovely Wapello Street stairs. Lots of vendors and food trucks! See you there!
ALT Wapello Street city steps with tree murals. Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA
ALT City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide on a flight of city steps!
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Can every day be like today? 😂 Matt, Charles, and I had a great time walking around the Gladstone Street city steps with Ellen and Mark of PittsburghHills. We chatted about the new book, local history, and got an inside view of how they make their very popular IG videos!
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Super excited to see @NatGeo featuring a story about Pittsburgh's city steps, and our new book! Thank you, @MilesPerHoward, for promoting urban hiking and the @SouthSideSlopes Step Trek (coming up on Saturday, Oct. 5). nationalgeographic.com/trave…
@mjacobpgh 's photos of the Kerr Street city steps in West End and Rising Main in Fineview (shown below) were also included in the article. 👏
ALT Photo of Rising Main city steps in Fineview. Photo by Matt Jacob.
Save the date and get early-bird pricing for the Fineview Step Challenge happening on Saturday, October 12. Run, walk, or stroll with the kids or dogs; it's all good fun (until you reach Rising Main, lol). ourfuturehilltop.org/fvsc24
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TWO city steps events are happening on Saturday! Come to Velum Fermenation for a South Side Slopes urban hike (tickets include post-hike beer!), then stop by Goat Fest PGH 2024 at the Arlington Ball Field. Exercise, fun, good food & drink, and GOATS! :-) eventbrite.com/e/southside-s…
