A 19th century literary figure was once asked how he became impoverished. His reply, “It happened very slowly and then all at once.” Like the 80% of the industrial jobs in Pittsburgh that were destroyed.
Pittsburgh is weird because you can be in a completely violent and largely wrecked neighborhood, turn the corner and be in 500k-up homes. Some of this is surplus housing as the population has dropped quite a bit since the days of Steel.
Having been born in Pittsburgh and moved back after getting married (my wife also a native)...this area shown seems to mainly be the Hill District. It was once a very lively and diverse neighborhood many years back but unfortunately became blighted mainly in part to the City's decision to demolish a better portion of it to build ostensibly things for their own interests rather that those who have lived there for decades. So those left behind really have not had much of a choice. Many do not have proper income to maintain either. It's a true shame and would be nice to see the area reborn keeping current residents and inviting new ones in.
When do you think this country began the decline that we see here? I do kno that shortly after the "Gas crunch" of 1973. American companies began moving overseas for extremely cheap labor.
The immediate causes of the decline took place in the late 1950s and throughout 1960s and were solidified in the 1970s. What you see after that were just the results pouring in.
That's what happens when all of those big still meals closed. Pittsburgh was once steel capital of the world. From the founder of Andrew Carnegie to forming u.s.steel threw j.p.morgan. The city that helped build America. From Bridges to skyscrapers.
In 1981 the movie The House by the Cemetery / Zombie Hell House was released . And here you can make a sequel to the movie. But seriously, it's sad to look at abandoned houses. I have a question for American citizens . For example, can homeless people occupy such abandoned houses and live in them? I understand that these houses have no heating or electricity?
i grew up in gorgeous W. PA (Forest Hills,Trafford & LevelGreen) and have wonderful memories of enjoying Schenley & Frick Park, Trolley cars, Botan- ical Gardens/Aviary, Planetarium, the 3 rivers, Carnegie Library, all the bridges and the Incline. Plus running thru the woods near the suburbs. Pgh itself was/is unique! (i still have the olde photos i took of it in the 60's.) What you showed is salvageable! (and nowhere near as bad as Detroit.) Please make a video of the Best of W. Pa sometime also.
Seventh Presbyterian Church. I think built probably around the turn of the last century. It's in bad shape so probably just a matter of time before they knock it down.
Recognized most of the locations in this video from my hometown. These were definitely not the nicer areas of the city, but the decay has increased exponentially. I'm heartbroken.
I loved growing up in Pgh. in the 60's and 70's. I moved out in 1980. I still have family there, and visit from time to time. However I would NOT move back! The 5 area neighborhood that I grew up in has gone completely to pot!!!! I would not want to deal with the weather there either. I have watched 4K drone video in the summertime showing the city. There isn't a more beautiful city to see from that perspective! I am still and forever WILL BE a STEELER FAN!!!!!
what the hell were all them row houses built for?? It's fascinating and yet revolting. What was weird is...those were some of the nicest roads around lol
This will all be gentrified in 5-10 years. Mark my words. Its ugly now but it wont stay that way. Pittsburgh is a growing city. After thr fall of Steel, the city pivoted to other industries. Something that Detroit and other rust belt cities never did. If you were smart, you'd buy up some of these cheap properties now.
I was just there over the past summer. Traffic in a road system that was designed by toddlers? Would NOT recommend. Very shabby, horrible road conditions just typical rust belt. Like W.V. but w/out the banjos... LOL
A 19th century literary figure was once asked how he became impoverished. His reply, “It happened very slowly and then all at once.” Like the 80% of the industrial jobs in Pittsburgh that were destroyed.
Pittsburgh is weird because you can be in a completely violent and largely wrecked neighborhood, turn the corner and be in 500k-up homes. Some of this is surplus housing as the population has dropped quite a bit since the days of Steel.
I left Pittsburgh in 2009 for work elsewhere. Despite all the hardship and poverty I faced there, I miss Pittsburgh.
Having been born in Pittsburgh and moved back after getting married (my wife also a native)...this area shown seems to mainly be the Hill District. It was once a very lively and diverse neighborhood many years back but unfortunately became blighted mainly in part to the City's decision to demolish a better portion of it to build ostensibly things for their own interests rather that those who have lived there for decades. So those left behind really have not had much of a choice. Many do not have proper income to maintain either. It's a true shame and would be nice to see the area reborn keeping current residents and inviting new ones in.
When do you think this country began the decline that we see here?
I do kno that shortly after the "Gas crunch" of 1973. American companies began moving overseas for extremely cheap labor.
The immediate causes of the decline took place in the late 1950s and throughout 1960s and were solidified in the 1970s. What you see after that were just the results pouring in.
That's what happens when all of those big still meals closed. Pittsburgh was once steel capital of the world. From the founder of Andrew Carnegie to forming u.s.steel threw j.p.morgan. The city that helped build America. From Bridges to skyscrapers.
whats a still meal?
@@clementgoetke2385steel mill.
All your videos have this low-frequency sound, which makes it feel really apocalyptic. Even generally livable parts, like on 2:43.
Ever heard of Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG Industries)? Ever heard of Pittsburgh Steel? Where are they now? That's what happened.
Row houses are amazing. A Lot of families can live in one area, but one match can ruin everone.
Good video. You managed to get most of the really dilapidated areas: Homewood, Larimer, the Hill, Uptown. A few places I didn't recognize.
You could do an 8 hour episode on just Pittsburgh.
Very easily! One day I’ll do a large video on it for sure
In 1981 the movie The House by the Cemetery / Zombie Hell House was released . And here you can make a sequel to the movie. But seriously, it's sad to look at abandoned houses.
I have a question for American citizens . For example, can homeless people occupy such abandoned houses and live in them? I understand that these houses have no heating or electricity?
i grew up in gorgeous W. PA (Forest Hills,Trafford & LevelGreen) and have
wonderful memories of enjoying Schenley & Frick Park, Trolley cars, Botan-
ical Gardens/Aviary, Planetarium, the 3 rivers, Carnegie Library, all the bridges
and the Incline. Plus running thru the woods near the suburbs. Pgh itself
was/is unique! (i still have the olde photos i took of it in the 60's.)
What you showed is salvageable! (and nowhere near as bad as Detroit.)
Please make a video of the Best of W. Pa sometime also.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
That building at 7:08, must’ve been beautiful once.
Seventh Presbyterian Church. I think built probably around the turn of the last century. It's in bad shape so probably just a matter of time before they knock it down.
Well... at least the fall trees are pretty. 😐
Recognized most of the locations in this video from my hometown. These were definitely not the nicer areas of the city, but the decay has increased exponentially. I'm heartbroken.
I remember when it was a great city!
I loved growing up in Pgh. in the 60's and 70's. I moved out in 1980. I still have family there, and visit from time to time. However I would NOT move back! The 5 area neighborhood that I grew up in has gone completely to pot!!!! I would not want to deal with the weather there either. I have watched 4K drone video in the summertime showing the city. There isn't a more beautiful city to see from that perspective! I am still and forever WILL BE a STEELER FAN!!!!!
I know it's dilapidated...but for those of us who see this as beauty wear your boots...ugly and beautiful are a circle
what the hell were all them row houses built for?? It's fascinating and yet revolting. What was weird is...those were some of the nicest roads around lol
OMG, a ghost town looks better than that. Do they still have to pay taxes on those abandoned houses?
Awesome 💯😎👍
Thanks John!
You should visit Syracuse, NY soon.
Why not tear all that emptiness down and turn the land back to farms and ranch's
incredible. You can't but a house here in southern Ontario, just 4 hours north, for under half a million dollars.
A lot of those vacant homes are scheduled for demolition. It takes time for the funding and contract bidding process to start the actual work.
This will all be gentrified in 5-10 years. Mark my words. Its ugly now but it wont stay that way. Pittsburgh is a growing city. After thr fall of Steel, the city pivoted to other industries. Something that Detroit and other rust belt cities never did.
If you were smart, you'd buy up some of these cheap properties now.
Pittsburgh happened.
The state, cities, and county don’t put resources to maintain and rebuild infrastructure in lower income areas.
Steelerville got stolen...
What part of town? Looks like duquesne.
Most of it is Homewood.
Collier and Hamilton Ave., Kedron St. Totally Homewood. Sadly it looked similar in the late 90s and early 00s when I was last there.
Ghetto palms and satellite dishes=despair.
very sad thing to see about a first world country. But nowhere it´s perfect.
Homewood 🏡💙💯
truly shocking video. whats the city spose to do????
I was just there over the past summer. Traffic in a road system that was designed by toddlers?
Would NOT recommend. Very shabby, horrible road conditions just typical rust belt. Like W.V. but w/out the banjos... LOL
I wonder what street that is ? 2.10 that looks like the hoods of the early 90s
Must be bad part of putts
A lot of land if cleared out. Farms.
Land of the free...... If you can afford to live there...
All those Memories... Gone
Pittsburg actually became the pits, go figure.
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