Explore the legacy of Westinghouse in Pittsburgh — from powering the world with AC electricity to revolutionizing railroads and nuclear energy. Discover how Westinghouse shaped a city and the globe.
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Introduction: The Steel City on the Rails Pittsburgh’s rise as an industrial giant was impossible without its railroads. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, railroads fueled the city’s steel empire, moved millions of immigrants, and connected Pittsburgh to the rest of the country. At the heart of it all stood Pittsburgh’s Union Station, a Beaux-Arts…