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Local History Talk – Guyasuta Gangsters: Pittsburgh Mobsters and Their Ill-fated Dog Track

CLP - South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

In 1930, a small group of Pittsburgh gambling racketeers opened a dog racing track in an O’Hara Township amusement park and called it the Guyasuta Kennel Club. They were plagued by troubles from the get-go. Mechanical problems and deadly accidents involving the dogs attracted the attention of law enforcement and a month-long battle ensued to … Continued

Event Series Coffee + Connect

Coffee + Connect

CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.

Music @ Main: Oral History of Music in Pittsburgh (OHMP)

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Music staff will give an introduction to the Oral History of Music in Pittsburgh Collection (OHMP). Maurice Levy interviewed 300 local musicians from 1991 to 2005. The interviews are being digitized this year, and will be available to listen to on Historic Pittsburgh’s website.

Event Series Coffee + Connect

Coffee + Connect

CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.

Event Series Coffee + Connect

Coffee + Connect

CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.

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