Monongahela Lecture Series - Pittsburgh at the Chicago World Fair

Explore the groundbreaking role Pittsburgh played at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, also known as the Columbian Exposition. In this captivating lecture, discover how the city’s industrial prowess, particularly in steel production, shaped the fair's stunning architecture and innovations.

Learn about the pivotal contributions of Pittsburgh’s leading figures, including Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick, and how their influence extended beyond the steel industry to showcase Pittsburgh as a hub of technological advancement and artistic achievement. From the gleaming steel structures that dominated the fairgrounds to the mesmerizing exhibits that put Pittsburgh on the global stage, this presentation highlights the city’s journey from the Steel City to a beacon of American progress and industry.

You may also like the following events from Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland:

• This Friday, 30th May, 06:00 pm, Live Music - The Roger Barbour Band in Pittsburgh
• Next month, 13th June, 06:00 pm, Live Music - Twan Moore in Pittsburgh
• Next month, 20th June, 06:00 pm, Live R&B Music - Taylor Mayde Band in Pittsburgh

Also check out other Arts events in Pittsburgh.