[31], During Pontiac's Rebellion, native tribes conducted a siege of Fort Pitt for two months until Colonel Henry Bouquet relieved it after the Battle of Bushy Run. [294] Other hospitals in the area include the Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the northwest part of town, Providence Holy Family Hospital on the north side, and MultiCare Valley Hospital in the Spokane Valley. The Riverside neighborhood consists primarily of downtown Spokane and is the central business district of Spokane. The French and Indian War, the North American front of the Seven Years' War, began with the future Pittsburgh as its center. Megabus, Greyhound Lines, and Fullington Trailways connect Pittsburgh with distant cities by bus; Greyhound and Fullington Trailways buses stop at the Grant Street Transportation Center intercity bus terminal. [50] Yet the rebuilding and development of the city was far from smooth: between 1889 and 1896 alone, all six bridges over the Spokane River were destroyed by floods before their completion. He began construction on Fort Pitt, named after William Pitt the Elder while the settlement was named "Pittsborough". More than 300 majors, minors, and specializations. The urban areas of the two MSAs largely follow the path of Interstate 90 between Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. The Riverhounds, an American professional soccer team, were founded in 1998. A National Historic District west of Downtown, Browne's Addition was Spokane's first prestigious address, notable for its array of old mansions built by Spokane's early elite in the Queen Anne and early American Craftsman styles. Gov. Downing and S. R. 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There are regular guided and self-guided architectural tours in numerous neighborhoods. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.97. [219] Touring stand-up comedians are hosted by the Spokane Comedy Club. Spokane is the economic and cultural center of the Spokane metropolitan area, the Spokane–Coeur d'Alene combined statistical area, and the Inland Northwest. Looff. From 1896 to 1956, the Exposition Building on the Allegheny River near The Point and Duquesne Gardens in Oakland offered indoor skating.[207]. [66][192] As with the mining industry in the late 1880s, Spokane was an important agricultural market and trade center. Book Club Welcomes East Village Bibliophiles, Coffee-Lovers and Wine-Enthusiasts . The first humans to live in the Spokane area were hunter-gatherers that lived off plentiful fish and game; early human remains have been dated to 8,000 to 13,000 years ago. [98] The Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge south of Cheney is the closest natural reserve, the closest National Forest is the Colville National Forest, the closest National Recreation Area is the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and the closest national park is Mount Rainier National Park, approximately a four-and-a-half hour drive from Spokane. Until moving into the PPG Paints Arena in 2010 (when it was known as Consol Energy Center), the team played their home games at the world's first retractable domed stadium, the Civic Arena, or in local parlance "The Igloo". [63] The population explosion and the building of homes, railroads, and mines in northern Idaho and southern British Columbia fueled the logging industry. [29], In 1749, French soldiers from Quebec launched an expedition to the forks to unite Canada with French Louisiana via the rivers. Review A professional ... Desiree moves to Washington, D.C., marries and has a child. **Pittsburgh's ABA franchise won the 1968 title, but the Steel City Yellow Jackets franchise is heir to it only in location. Downtown is served by the Port Authority's light rail system and multiple bridges leading north and south.[58]. Pittsburgh is home to a number of art galleries and centers including the Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University, University Art Gallery of the University of Pittsburgh, the American Jewish Museum, and the Wood Street Galleries. Pittsburgh hosted the first professional football game and the first World Series. The Carnegie Science Center and associated SportsWorks has interactive technology and science exhibits. The county's lead law enforcement officer is Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala while the Allegheny County Medical Examiner heads forensics. [240], The Spokane International Film Festival, held every February, is a small, juried festival that features documentaries and shorts from around the world. As of 2010, Spokane's major daily newspaper, The Spokesman-Review, had a daily circulation of over 76,000. These include downtown's PNC Financial Services, PPG Industries, U.S. Steel, The Kraft Heinz Company, WESCO International, and the Findlay Township, Pennsylvania based Dick's Sporting Goods. [144][146][147] As the events grew more popular, they drew internationally known DJs such as Adam Beyer and Richie Hawtin. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. What is known today as Pittsburgh's North Side was once known as Allegheny City, and operated as a city independently of Pittsburgh until it was merged with Pittsburgh in 1907 under great protest from its citizens. Two African-American churches, Calvary Baptist and Bethel African Methodist Episcopal, were founded in 1890. Many buildings date from the 19th century and are constructed of brick or stone and adorned with decorative woodwork, ceramic tile, slate roofs and stained glass. Spokane later hosted the 2010 U.S. By 1797, glass manufacture began, while the population grew to around 1,400. The city's first ice rink dates back to 1889, when there was an ice rink at the Casino in Schenley Park. City Cable TV Viewers Talk Back With 'QUBE'. The NHL's Pittsburgh Pirates made several Stanley Cup playoff runs with a future Hall of Famer before folding from Great Depression financial pressures. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, get expert coverage from the best newsroom in sports, all personally … Pittsburgh has an area of 58.3 square miles (151 km2), of which 55.6 square miles (144 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) (or 4.75%) is water. [224] The Spokane Jazz Orchestra, formed in 1962, is a 70-piece orchestra and non-profit organization. [118] David Condon was elected mayor in November 2011 and took office on the last business day of the year. [35], In 1880, Fort Spokane was established by U.S. Army troops under Lt. Col. Henry Clay Merriam 56 miles (90 km) northwest of Spokane, at the junction of the Columbia and Spokane Rivers, to protect the construction of the Northern Pacific Railway and secure a place for U.S. [266] They play their home games in the Spokane Arena and have a regional rivalry with the Tri-City Americans. Polka, folk, square, and round dancing have a long history in the city and are celebrated by the Duquesne University Tamburitzans, a multicultural academy dedicated to the preservation and presentation of folk songs and dance. [187][188], Spokane became an important rail and shipping center because of its location between mining and farming areas. Interstate 70, 79 and 76 (the Turnpike) roughly form a triangular-shaped "beltway" with Interstate 68 and 80 within the media market's northern and southern limits. [231] A museum of flight showcasing historic airplanes and curated by the Historic Flight Foundation is located at Felts Field. He sent out two trappers, Jacques Raphael Finlay and Finan McDonald, to construct a fur trading post on the Spokane River, which flows west from Lake Coeur d'Alene to the Columbia River, and trade with the local Indians. [197][212] In 2017, the Spokane–Spokane Valley MSA had a gross metropolitan product of $25.5 billion while the Coeur d'Alene metropolitan area was $5.93 billion. [81][258] The main EWU campus is located 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Spokane in nearby Cheney, and WSU is located 65 miles (105 km) to the south in Pullman. [72] Despite this, it has one of the most pleasant summer climates between medium and large cities in the U.S.[73][74][75] The city and river valleys lie in the USDA plant hardiness zone 6b while higher elevated areas lie in zone 6a. The Great Fire of Pittsburgh destroyed over a thousand buildings in 1845. yunz], a blended form of "you ones," similar to "y'all" and "you all" in the South). [28] Chartier is also noted to be the first white man in Nashville, Tennessee. [220] Theater is provided by Spokane's only resident professional company, The Modern Theater,[221] though there are also the Spokane Civic Theatre and several other amateur community theaters and smaller groups. The 2010 census ranked 18 other U.S. metros as having greater black-white segregation, while 32 other U.S. metros rank higher for black-white isolation. 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[168] Also of note is the Spokane County Courthouse in West Central (the building on the seal of Spokane County), the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Rockwood, the Benewah Milk Bottles in Riverside and Garland, Mount Saint Michael in Hillyard, and the Cambern Dutch Shop Windmill in South Perry. The West End includes Mt. [241] Also in 1985, UPMC surgeons Drs. There is no point 150 miles from Spokane that is not at least 225 miles from any other city of 10,000 population. [79] On average, December and January have the greatest number of precipitation days. [9] The population dropped from a peak of 675,000 in 1950 to 370,000 in 1990. The first was KDKA 1020 AM, also the world's first commercially licensed radio station, airing on November 2, 1920. [228] The Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University features 2,800 square feet (260 m2) of exhibition space and contains sizable collections of prints from the Bolker, Baruch, Jacobs, and Corita Kent collections. [citation needed]. [citation needed] Suburban Oakmont Country Club holds the record for most times as host for the U.S. Open (8). The region is home to Allegheny Technologies, American Eagle Outfitters, CONSOL Energy, Kennametal, Mylan Bayer USA, and Alcoa Corporation headquarters. Pittsburgh has a number of small and mid-size arts organizations including the Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre, Quantum Theatre, the Renaissance and Baroque Society of Pittsburgh, and the early music ensemble Chatham Baroque. Its service area covers roughly 248 square miles (640 km2) and reaches 85 percent of the county's population. [116] Pittsburgh ranked 15th of the 69 places in the number of residents 25 years or older who completed a high school degree, at 84.7%. [104] Governor Wolf subsequently assigned the PWSA to be under the oversight of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). ^[j] The Spokesman-Review has been a family-owned newspaper since 1894. [292] As of 2014 it had 642 beds, with 28,319 admissions, 71,543 emergency room visits, and 2,982 births annually, and a full-time staff of 29 doctors and dentists and 583 registered nurses. [4], According to the Association of Religion Data Archives' 2010 Metro Area Membership Report, the denominational affiliations of the Spokane MSA are 64,277 Evangelical Protestant, 682 Black Protestant, 24,826 Mainline Protestant, 754 Orthodox, 66,202 Catholic, 31,674 Other, and 339,338 Unclaimed. [100][101][g], The Canadian Rockies ecoregion supports 70 mammals, 16 reptiles and amphibians, 168 birds, and 41 fish species. [84], In contemporary times, one of the city's foremost and influential architects has been Warren C. Heylman, who helped give the city a great breadth of mid-century architecture. The "crosstown" is Interstate 579 allowing access to the heart of downtown, the Liberty Tunnels and the PPG Paints Arena. City council members are chosen by plurality elections in each of nine districts. [253], The average amount of time people spend commuting with public transit in Pittsburgh, for example to and from work, on a weekday is 73 min. [255] While Spokane is one of the larger cities in the U.S. to lack a main campus of a state-supported university within its city limits, Eastern Washington University (EWU) and Washington State University (WSU) have operations at the Riverpoint Campus in the University District, just adjacent to downtown and across the Spokane River from the Gonzaga campus. [145] The city's first mosque opened in 2009 as the Spokane Islamic Center. 1 independent release since Dogg Food in 1995.[142]. [45] It would keep this status for subsequent rushes in the region due to its trade center status and accessibility to railroad infrastructure. At the onset of the initial 1883 gold rush in the nearby Coeur d'Alene mining district, Spokane became popular with prospectors, offering low prices on everything "from a horse to a frying pan". Per 100,000 persons stats (2012): At the end of 2019, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police reported 37 murders in the city that year.[218]. Spokane's neighborhoods are gaining attention for their history, as illustrated by the city being home to 18 recognized National Register Historical Districts.[75][164][165]. The group went defunct in 2000 when the Southern Poverty Law Center filed a civil suit which resulted in a $6.3 million settlement, which led to the eventual bankruptcy and closure of their Hayden compound. Pittsburgh falls within the borders of the Northeastern United States as defined by multiple US Government agencies, but the Pittsburgh Combined Statistical Area extends into both the Southern United States (West Virginia) and the Midwestern United States (Ohio), with the borders of the three regions meeting 30 miles (48 km) from the city. Spanish businessman Alonso agreed a deal with owner Mel Morris to buy Derby in April, with the club … Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. Central Washington University. [citation needed], In 2009, the $600 million ($721 million today) UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh opened. [79][78] Although this was a tough period, Spokane's economy had started to benefit from some measure of economic diversification; growing companies such as Key Tronic and other research, marketing, and assembly plants for technology companies helped lessen Spokane's dependence on natural resources. [320], Spokane has six current sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International:[321], ^[a] The name is said to derive from Spukcane, the vocalization of a sound made by a snake which the Chief of the Spokanes came to call "power from the brain" after pondering it made his head vibrate. [160], The Spokane metropolitan area consists of Spokane County. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds sessions in Pittsburgh, as well as Harrisburg and Philadelphia. [11] Directly east of Spokane County is the Coeur d'Alene Metropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of Kootenai County, Idaho, anchored by the city of Coeur d'Alene. Streetcars were installed as early as 1888, when they were pulled by horses. In 1906, Spokane sued under the newly passed Hepburn Act, and won on July 24, 1911. The North Side is also home to attractions such as Heinz Field, PNC Park, Carnegie Science Center, National Aviary, Andy Warhol Museum, Mattress Factory art museum, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Randyland, Penn Brewery, Allegheny Observatory, and Allegheny General Hospital.[59]. Independent student-written university-based newspapers include The Pitt News of the University of Pittsburgh, The Tartan of Carnegie Mellon University, The Duquesne Duke of Duquesne University, and The Globe of Point Park University. Our Secret Formula? The area contains a wide range of vegetation, from densely wooded coniferous forests to rolling grassy hills and meadows. [47], Despite this catastrophe, and in part because of it, Spokane experienced a building boom. Spokane was ranked the #1 "Worst City For Jobs" in America in both 2012[205] and 2015,[206] while also ranking #4 in 2014. Most notable are the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh's University Library System, which rank 9th-largest (public) and 18th-largest (academic) in the nation, respectively. [61] East Carson Street has developed as one of the most vibrant areas of the city, packed with diverse shopping, ethnic eateries, vibrant nightlife, and live music venues. It was established on April 1, 1954, and was the first community-sponsored television station and the fifth public station in the United States. Additionally, it is a leader in computing, electronics, and the automotive industry. 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Fort Pitt is notable as the site of an early use of smallpox for biological warfare, whose effectiveness is questioned. [77], The warmest month of the year in Pittsburgh is July, with a 24-hour average of 73.2 °F (22.9 °C). [296], The City of Spokane provides municipal water, wastewater management, and solid waste management. [195] College sports also have large followings with the University of Pittsburgh in football and sharing Division I basketball fans with Robert Morris and Duquesne. [30] The British and colonial force were defeated at Braddock's Field. Washington State XC Championships Meet Director Pasco Invite Meet Director “Athletic.net, since 2004 when Seaside High Track and Cross Country started using the system, has continued to take a tremendous burden off coaches shoulders with the ease of entering athletes in events, managing meets and getting results out accurately and quickly. Railroad lines were built into the city along both rivers, increasing transportation access to important markets. Pitt women began play in 1914 before being reintroduced in 1970. [125] Spokane native Tom Foley was a Democratic Speaker of the House and served as a representative of Washington's 5th district for 30 years, enjoying large support from Spokane, until his narrow defeat in the "Republican Revolution" of 1994,[126][127] the only time U.S. voters have turned out a sitting Speaker of the House since 1860. Control of regional mines and resources became increasingly dominated by national corporations rather than local people and organizations, diverting capital outside of Spokane and decreasing growth and investment opportunities in the city. Pittsburgh's position as the birthplace for community owned television and networked commercial television helped spawn the modern children's show genres exemplified by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, Happy's Party, Cappelli & Company, and The Children's Corner, all nationally broadcast. Completion of the Northern Pacific Railway in 1881 brought settlers to the Spokane area. More instances of violent crime were reported in 21 of the largest cities while 37 had less. [72] A recreation park showcasing the Spokane Falls was the preferred option, and after successful negotiation to relocate the railroad facilities on Havermale Island,[73] they executed on a proposal to host the first environmentally themed World's Fair in Expo '74 on May 4, becoming the smallest city at the time to host a World's Fair. Fewer than 15 high ozone days were reported between 2007 and 2009, and just 10 between 2008 and 2010, compared to more than 40 between 1997 and 1999. Pittsburgh is also in the Great Lakes Megalopolis, a collection of primarily Midwestern and nearby Canadian cities, reflecting Pittsburgh's socio-economic connections to Ohio and points west.[65][66]. 1 overall draft picks with 1955's Dick Ricketts and 1956's Sihugo Green. [4], The median age in the city was 35 years. [101] In 2017, ALCOSAN proposed a $2 billion upgrade to the system which is moving closer to EPA approval. The ponderosa pine is the official tree of the City of Spokane, which is where specimens were first collected by botanist David Douglas in 1826. [129], Six Fortune 500 companies call the Pittsburgh area home. It is known as the birthplace of Father's Day, and by the nickname of "Lilac City". Pittsburgh has a Combined sewer system, where its sewage pipes contain both stormwater and wastewater.
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