Once the unrivalled leader in coal mining, steel and glass production, Pittsburgh found that its wealth and work came at a devastating price – pollution so bad you could barely distinguish day from night. In recent years the City on the rivers has been revitalized. Our visit takes in the history, markets, restaurants and museums along with some historic buildings a legacy of American business tycoons Andrew Carnegie and Henry Phipps who tried to outdo each other with their philanthropic acts. For more information: check out episode #116 in the International category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.