One city, 712 sets of steps, 44,645 treads, 24,108 vertical feet. Sort of like climbing Mt. Everest. 
With Photos by Tim Fabian. 
Many of Pittsburgh's steps are legal streets, and all of them reflect the city's unique topography and history. Together, these 712 sets of steps provide a vital link in the city's transportation system as well as unusual challenges for pedestrians, joggers, the bike police, and especially pizza delivery. 
Whether you intend to climb, scamper or crawl them, Pittsburgh's public steps are a unique feature in this topographically challenging city. Author Bob Regan and photographer Tim Fabian have captured their history, use, charm and care in this well documented and wonderfully photographed book sure to enchant locals and visitors alike. The book includes several easy-to-follow walking tours, making it a handy field guide as well. 
Includes 100 photos, maps, illustrations, and survey tables.

The Steps of Pittsburgh: Portrait of a City

History

Bob Regan

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Bob Regan once again mines the rich vein of Pittsburgh's history by continually finding new lenses through which to view the past. His previous two books-"The Steps of Pittsburgh" and "The Bridges of Pittsburgh"-were received with acclaim, drawing fans from the Pittsburgh diaspora around the world. Undoubtedly, "The Names of Pittsburgh" will do the same as Regan explores the names of the men and women-not to mention scientific paraphernalia, patents, astronomical terms, grape varietals, et al.-from the region's history which dot the landscape. Each provides a segue into a broader discussion of some aspect of Pittsburgh's past. The book is accompanied by 100 photos, maps, and illustrations, most of them historic. It also includes 10 maps suggesting areas for independent exploration of "The Names of Pittsburgh".

The Names of Pittsburgh

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