A Man | Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area
The lives of men working in the Homestead Mill, Pennsylvania
Proud To Be From Pittsburgh: Rivers Of Steel and The Carrie Furnaces
The Carrie Furnaces were once a vital part of U.S. Steel's Homestead Works making the iron that would become the steel that built America.
The furnaces closed 30 years ago but the heritage organization Rivers Of Steel has kept the site from being torn down so that this integral part of the Steel City's identity would never be lost. Tours led by former steelworkers help keep the legacy alive.
Haldan Kirsch: Carrie Furnaces
There are an estimated 10,000 acres of brownfield sites in Western Pennsylvania alone. Some sites have been converted to shopping centers like the Waterfront in Homestead and the Southside Works. Rivers of Steel National Heritage area has a different plan for the Carrie Furnaces which have been at the same site along the Monongahela River for over a century and are the only 2 remaining pre-World War II iron furnaces in the area making them a historic landmark. Haldan Kirsch has more on the story.
Rivers of Steel
As we travel around North America gathering materials for our documentaries, we often come across special people and places that we'd like to share with you. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we met Ron Baraff, the Director of Historic Resources and Facilities from Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.
Art at the Carrie Furnace HD
The Carrie Furnaces in Rankin, PA once produced more than 1,000 tons of iron per day. Today, they are the only blast furnaces to remain standing after the decline of Pittsburgh’s steel industry.
Since the 1990s, artists have found inspiration in the monumental scale and post-industrial isolation of the Carrie Furnaces. From large-scale sculpture and interactive installations to live performance and native gardens, creative people are creating work motivated by a sense of commemoration, preservation, and transformation.
The Sprout Fund (sproutfund.org/) has supported projects that tell the story of the Carrie Furnaces, document their emergence as a place for artistic expression, and create new opportunities for the production of site-specific art.
Alloy Pittsburgh (alloypittsburgh.blogspot.com/) is a unique visual and performing arts project co-founded by Pittsburgh artists Sean Derry and Chris McGinnis. The project was developed in collaboration with the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area and the Kipp Gallery at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Alloy Pittsburgh offers 15 artists from the greater Pittsburgh region the opportunity to develop temporary site-based artworks for the Carrie Furnace National Historic Landmark.
The Carrie Deer Documentary (thecarriedeer.com/) explores the creation of the 40′ Deer sculpture at the historic Carrie Furnaces. In 1997, a group of young Pittsburgh artists completed a yearlong adventure of personal and artistic growth that forever changed their lives. Their now-famous sculpture visually embodies Pittsburgh’s abandoned industrial sites’ return to nature. As a collective artistic effort, it is remarkable for the use of on-site materials, exceptional as a work by volunteers, astounding as a work never expected to be publicly seen, and thought-provoking in its mill-like construction process.
The Iron Garden Walk, a project of the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area in partnership with Penn State Master Gardeners, is a dynamic educational project made up of interpretive iron plaques that lead walkers through the Carrie Furnaces’ grounds, introducing topics of sustainability and living laboratories through a comprehensive plant survey. The Iron Garden Walk helps present the historical Carrie Furnaces as more than just a defunct industrial site, but rather as a living entity, changing with the seasons, where visitors can be engaged in both the site’s history and its ecology.
Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area operates tours of the Carrie Blast Furnaces May through October. Learn more about the Carrie Furnaces and the efforts of Rivers of Steel to preserve and celebrate the region’s industrial heritage.
riversofsteel.com/things-to-do/tours/
THE MILL (2012)
Original Music and Film by Chris Catone
The Mill is a multimedia piece for musicians, pre-recorded soundtrack and film intended for live performance. The Mill documents the history of steelmaking in America with its epicenter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The film chronicles the rise of the steel industry in United States, its most prosperous years and its eventual decline and collapse.
The film includes edited footage from:
Steel: A Symphony of Industry (1936)
The Open Road (1951)
Valley Town (1940)
The City (1939)
All footage used with permission from Prelinger Archives.
Additional footage graciously provided by
Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area:
Special thanks to Ron Baraff, Director of Archives at Rivers of Steel
Debut performance: April 4, 2012 at Duquesne University's Pappert Center, Mary Pappert School of Music by
Trillium Ensemble (
Studio version recorded at Duquesne University
Performed by Trillium Ensemble
Engineered by Francis DuBois
Produced by Chris Catone
Copyright © 2012 Christopher Catone
All Rights Reserved.
Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh_2011_part h
The final video of the 8 part series, of our bicycle trip is rather long. The actual mileage is approximately 26 miles. It is meant to show the trial sections & bridges & the detours that have recently been completed & still remain. It takes us from Boston, Pa., which is 2 miles from McKeesport, Pa. and finishes at the Point State Park, in Pittsburgh.
Navagation through McKeesport and the Waterfront highways and byways reguires extra attention to trail signs, trail markers, pedestrians on same town sidewalks and local traffic.
In particular, Homestead to Southside Works on Route 837, requires navagating through traffic on narrow roads. It isn't for the faint hearted or timid
peddler. Plus I did not add video of the return ride back to Little Boston parking lot, to our cars. By doing so we did not need to be shuttled back from downtown Pittsburgh.
BNSF SD70ACe #9194 & CW44-9W # 4316 pass old PRR Homestead, PA depot with oil train 7/10/14 MVI 2091
BNSF SD70ACe #9194 & CW44-9W # 4316 pass old PRR Homestead, PA depot with oil train
The Homestead Pennsylvania Railroad Station is located in Homestead, Pennsylvania. The station was built in 1906 by the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 26, 1985
I walked the Steel Valley trail after returning to Pitt from NY. It was humid, and I was having trouble breathing following my heart attack. My goal was to reach the junction where Norfolk Southern Stack and Autorack trains cross the Monongahela. Those types of trains will not clear the former Pennsylvania Railroad train shed in downtown Pittsburgh.
I considered turning around and going back to the former US Steel Homestead grounds where there is a memorial of types to the strike that occurred there along with a few buildings. Otherwise the site has been cleaned and a mall put in place there. CSX also Crosses the Mon there.
I did not know about this steel plant nor the locks that the Army Corp of Engineers run here.
This area is actually a rest area on the trail, and it was impossible to really shoot the NS which was below me. Trees dominate the area of the trail. So this is the best I could shoot. There was a lot of action over at the plant, and walking further South I would discover the CP 16 Junction I was looking for in Duquesne along with the Union Railroad which US steel owns I understand.
U.S.Steel's Edgar Thompson plant, Mon. Valley Works in Braddock, PA.
US Steel's own Union Railroad. These SW1500's push and pull freight from the steel mill across the Monongahela River and into Duquesne Yard.
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Prairie Mosaic 805
Follow the 1859 journey of two young sisters from Scotland to Ft. Abercrombie, reminisce on the work of artist Tim Ray(Moorhead, MN), tour Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area in Pittsburgh, PA, enjoy country, bluegrass and Metis music of Ryan Keplin and Hicktown from Belcourt, ND.
Production funding provided by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and by the members of Prairie Public.
About the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
In 2008, Minnesota voters passed a landmark piece of legislation — the Minnesota Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment — which provided funding to public television stations serving audiences in Minnesota. Its mission is to help preserve and document the treasures of culture, history, and heritage that make Minnesota special, and to increase access to the natural and cultural resources we all share.
The Johnstown Flood of 1889
On May 31, 1889, a 450-acre man-made lake, detained by a fifty-year-old earthen dam and owned by the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club (the exclusive reserve of a select group of Pittsburgh's wealthiest elites), ruptured its barrier and its liberated waters raced down the South Fork Creek, into the Little Conemaugh River, on its way to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, some 15 miles downstream. It took about 40 minutes for the lake to empty completely, but it did so with the force of the Niagara River. An estimated 20 million tons of water roared through the narrow confines of the mountain valleys at speeds sometimes in excess of 40 miles an hour and with a roiling wall of water and debris at times more than 70 feet high. The water scoured the valleys and hillsides to the bare bedrock, uprooting massive trees, shattering and pushing along all man-made structures: houses, stores, railroad beds and equipment, telegraph and telephone poles, stone and wooden bridges, plus uncountable tons of soil, loose rocks and huge boulders, and livestock and people and whatever else was in the path of its irresistible plunge downward as it descended some 500 feet in the 15-mile race to Johnstown.
The juggernaut of water and wreckage crashed into Johnstown and swept unstoppably over the whole town and over its several sister towns. Whole houses and businesses, and whole blocks of houses and businesses were torn loose and shattered by the impact. The wave collided with the hillside at the far side of town and returned as a massive wave of backwash surging through the ruins in the opposite direction, leveling most of what little had survived the first impact. From start to finish, the devastation took a mere ten minutes.
The official death toll ultimately was fixed at 2,209. One third of the corpses were never identified and hundreds of missing were never recovered. Human remains from the flood were found as late as 1906. Ninety-nine whole families perished; 396 children age 10 or less died; 98 children lost both parents; 124 women were left widows; 198 men were made widowers. It took five years to rebuild the town.
SBD Norfolk Southern stack train passes old PRR Homestead, PA depot 7/10/14 MVI 2092
SBD Norfolk Southern stack train passes old PRR Homestead, PA depot
I walked the Steel Valley trail after returning to Pitt from NY. It was humid, and I was having trouble breathing following my heart attack. My goal was to reach the junction where Norfolk Southern Stack and Autorack trains cross the Monongahela. Those types of trains will not clear the former Pennsylvania Railroad train shed in downtown Pittsburgh.
I considered turning around and going back to the former US Steel Homestead grounds where there is a memorial of types to the strike that occurred there along with a few buildings. Otherwise the site has been cleaned and a mall put in place there. CSX also Crosses the Mon there.
I did not know about this steel plant nor the locks that the Army Corp of Engineers run here.
This area is actually a rest area on the trail, and it was impossible to really shoot the NS which was below me. Trees dominate the area of the trail. So this is the best I could shoot. There was a lot of action over at the plant, and walking further South I would discover the CP 16 Junction I was looking for in Duquesne along with the Union Railroad which US steel owns I understand.
U.S.Steel's Edgar Thompson plant, Mon. Valley Works in Braddock, PA.
The Homestead Pennsylvania Railroad Station is located in Homestead, Pennsylvania. The station was built in 1906 by the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 26, 1985
US Steel's own Union Railroad. These SW1500's push and pull freight from the steel mill across the Monongahela River and into Duquesne Yard.
Steel Valley trail trail of Braddock, PA near Homestead, PA 7/10/14 MVI 2053
Steel Valley trail view of Braddock, PA as seen from Steel Valley trail near Homestead, PA
I walked the Steel Valley trail after returning to Pitt from NY. It was humid, and I was having trouble breathing following my heart attack. My goal was to reach the junction where Norfolk Southern Stack and Autorack trains cross the Monongahela. Those types of trains will not clear the former Pennsylvania Railroad train shed in downtown Pittsburgh.
I considered turning around and going back to the former US Steel Homestead grounds where there is a memorial of types to the strike that occurred there along with a few buildings. Otherwise the site has been cleaned and a mall put in place there. CSX also Crosses the Mon there.
I did not know about this steel plant nor the locks that the Army Corp of Engineers run here.
This area is actually a rest area on the trail, and it was impossible to really shoot the NS which was below me. Trees dominate the area of the trail. So this is the best I could shoot. There was a lot of action over at the plant, and walking further South I would discover the CP 16 Junction I was looking for in Duquesne along with the Union Railroad which US steel owns I understand.
U.S.Steel's Edgar Thompson plant, Mon. Valley Works in Braddock, PA.
US Steel's own Union Railroad. These SW1500's push and pull freight from the steel mill across the Monongahela River and into Duquesne Yard.
GAMEFOWL CHICKEN FARM , GAME COCK ROOSTERS FOR SALE
Hey guys due to some personal things I'm dealing with out side of gamefowl I have decided to sale off a few roosters. In this video I show what I have for sale at this time. May sale even more then this later on. Send me a personal message on here or comment below and i'll get back with you. No fowl sold in violation to any Local or Federal Laws.
Tugboat & Barge pass under CSX Rail bridge across the Monongahela @ Homestead,PA 7/10/14 MVI 2085
Tugboat & Barge pass under CSX Rail bridge across the Monongahela @ Homestead,PA
I walked the Steel Valley trail after returning to Pitt from NY. It was humid, and I was having trouble breathing following my heart attack. My goal was to reach the junction where Norfolk Southern Stack and Autorack trains cross the Monongahela. Those types of trains will not clear the former Pennsylvania Railroad train shed in downtown Pittsburgh.
I considered turning around and going back to the former US Steel Homestead grounds where there is a memorial of types to the strike that occurred there along with a few buildings. Otherwise the site has been cleaned and a mall put in place there. CSX also Crosses the Mon there.
I did not know about this steel plant nor the locks that the Army Corp of Engineers run here.
This area is actually a rest area on the trail, and it was impossible to really shoot the NS which was below me. Trees dominate the area of the trail. So this is the best I could shoot. There was a lot of action over at the plant, and walking further South I would discover the CP 16 Junction I was looking for in Duquesne along with the Union Railroad which US steel owns I understand.
U.S.Steel's Edgar Thompson plant, Mon. Valley Works in Braddock, PA.
US Steel's own Union Railroad. These SW1500's push and pull freight from the steel mill across the Monongahela River and into Duquesne Yard.
Renewal & Reality: Rebuilding Braddock (Full Episode)
Braddock, Pennsylvania was once a vibrant steel town with a population of more than 20,000. Today, fewer than 2200 people live there. Enter a team of community leaders and investors determined to spark new life. As the borough struggles to rebound from unemployment, poverty, crime and the devastating loss of its hospital, there are signs of revitalization and hope. But who benefits from the rebirth? This program explores Braddock through the eyes of residents and those working hard for change.
Butler Freeport Community Trail
Butler Freeport Community Trail (one of the best, excellent condition, well marked with lots of rest areas).
This is one of those must see and ride trails in order to appreciate all that is has to offer. Creeks, rock cliffs, bridges, farms, small towns, woodlands, rifle range, golf course, and open vistas are just a few of the features along 19 miles of easy riding that is can be enjoyed by all.
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5 Brook Hollow Road -- Ballston Lake, NY - Home and Real Estate for Sale (Unbranded v2)
Over 4,000 square feet of custom luxury await you and your family in this one-of-a-kind, contemporary, Teele-Mitchell (Design Builders) home. Situated on more than an acre of forest-like grounds and lush landscaped property, this home boasts 3 bedrooms, children's loft, and 2.5 bath, 2-story / 3-season screened-in-porch and spacious 4-car garage. Bask in the natural light that comes pouring through floor-to-ceiling windows in your two-story great room with its towering hearth, gas fireplace and woodstove, then relax in your private hot tub and 2-story sun room. With new high-end stainless steel appliances in the spacious kitchen, a large formal dining room, this home is breathtaking and must be seen to be fully appreciated!
Bonuses: Hardwood floors and Anderson Windows throughout. The loft in the children's bedroom serves as an additional (4th) bedroom. Full workshop in basement, additional office or pool table space; also wet bar and separate control room that has controls for household electronics, heater/air-conditioner, switchboxes, in-ground water pump/sprinkler system, Culligan water purification, additional refrigerator and large upright freezer and additional storage space. There's additional workshop space in garage with vice-bench and 230v, and voluminous storage space.
Neighborhood: Peaceful and quiet, the best/nicest neighbors and neighborhood! A perfect mix of older and newer homes and younger and older families with and without children that play safely, day and night. A wonderful place to grow up. The Stonegate neighborhood has a volunteer association, an annual summer picnic and seasonal get togethers. There's also a fantastic pool, Clifton Park's Country Knolls, with 50 meter long lanes and a full diving well (2 low, 1 high) located 4 blocks away. The pool has swimming lessons for kids throughout the Summer mornings. The Shenendehowa Central School District provides an excellent public education. The Jonesville Fire Department Station (#1) is within 1.1 miles (~2min drive). In addition to providing protection of our homes they also sponsor annual Halloween Parties for the kids and routine firework displays.
The North Woods Nature Preserve, Longkill Park, and Van Patten Golf Club are all within a 3-minutes drive away from Brook Hollow. Longkill and Van Patten have wonderful sledding during Winter months and the golf course is frequented by cross-country skiiers and snowshoers!
The home is located less than 10 minutes drive from Malta's Globalfoundries, 20 minutes from downtown Albany and Troy and less than 15 minutes from Saratoga Springs.
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Pittsburgh Winter Trails, North Shore to the Point & Convention Center, 2-12-14
This is a scenic bike ride along the North Shore starting at the Western Penitentiary passing Rivers Casino, Carnegie Science Center, USS Requiem, Heinz Field, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Jerome Bettis Grill 36, across the Fort Duquesne Bridge to Point State Park, around the Fountain, under the Fort Duquesne Bridge, Roberto Clemente Bridge, Andy Warhol Bridge, Rachael Carson Bridge, around and under the David L Lawrence Convention Center.
Bike ride on the Yough. River Trail North of Boston, PA turned hike through Dead Man's Hollow
On Janauary 19, 2017 I had a few hours between 2 annual Dr. Visits. I was near the Youghiogheny River Trail so I decided to ride my bike North from Boston toward the Steel Valley Trail. These trails are toward the Northern end of the Great Allegheny Passage (a Rails to Trails System that runs from Washington DC to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania over 350+ miles). I only rode a mile or so North of Boston before I noticed signs fro Dead Mans Hollow (an area I had never been to before). I decided to leave my bike on the trail (far enough off of the main bike trail so that it would not be a target for thieves). The first thing I noticed was an old structure with lots of graffiti. Hiking a little farther revealed a fairly wild area with a bridge over a little creek (really more of a crick or run). There were numerous additional crossings over the creek before the hollow narrowed to the point where trails went up hill. I took the trail on the right, and followed it up to hoodoos (small) head shaped rock structures with natural arches and holes. Beyond these hoodoos the trail broke off into other marked trails heading in various directions at the top of the hill. I followed the trail to the right until I arrived above the next (more Northern) drainage/ valley before I turned around to head back to the bike trail to make it to my second Dr. Appointment in time. I love trips where I find new trails to explore I did not know about. I will no doubt be back to these trails to fully explore them in the near future.
Return to Dead Man's Hollow (Trail System) Parts 1 & 2
(Original Production 53 minutes and 9 seconds in length)
Return to Dead Man's Hollow (Trail System) Part 3
27 min 37 sec.
Part 4: Return to Dead Man's Hollow (Trail System) Finale HD
34 min 4 seconds