Oct 31, 2021Weird stories from the Northside of PittsburghBlue Mist Road The isolated part of Irwin Road that runs parallel to Babcock Blvd. is known as Blue Mist Road. This area was known as a place for hanging people in the 1800’s according to legend. The name comes from a blue mist that sometimes covers the road. …Northside3 min readNorthside3 min read
Jun 15, 2021The Era of Northside TheatersHello… My name is Bill Gandy and I run the Allegheny City Historic Gallery. Allegheny City is now known as the Northside of Pittsburgh. I decided to do a consolidation of the theaters this time. First of all, I couldn’t find one. Secondly I was curious about the few theaters…Allegheny City5 min readAllegheny City5 min read
May 13, 2021Allegheny City before the White Man.Hello… My name is Bill Gandy from the Allegheny City Historic Gallery. I preserve and promote the history of the Northside of Pittsburgh, formerly known as Allegheny City. What is the history of the Native Americans in this region? I dedicate this Blog to the late, great Dan Rooney. He…Allegewi2 min readAllegewi2 min read
May 12, 2021Inclines of Allegheny CityHello… I’m Bill Gandy from the Allegheny City Historic Gallery. I preserve and promote the history of the Northside of Pittsburgh, formerly known as Allegheny City. Did you know that the Northside of Pittsburgh used to have 4 inclines? …Bill Gandy3 min readBill Gandy3 min read
May 4, 2021Welcome to Allegheny City. Pittsburgh’s Northside…Hello… My name is Bill Gandy. I run the Allegheny City Historic Gallery. I preserve and promote the history of the Northside of Pittsburgh, formerly known as Allegheny City. I have a picture of my great-grandparents and my great aunts and great uncle in a house on Armandale Street from…Allegheny4 min readAllegheny4 min read
