Once More Under the Clock: Remembering Kaufmann’s

Senator John Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA

Kaufmann’s Department Store holds a special place in Pittsburgh memory. Kaufmann’s iconic clock, its decorated window displays, its special cultural exhibits, its dynamic promotional offers, and of course its beloved Tic Toc Restaurant, Arcade Bakery, and Vendome boutique—all recall a golden age of downtown retailing history. Starting from a small menswear store on the South …

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JGS Pittsburgh Presents: When Henry Silverstein Got Cold

Senator John Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA

How terrible enumerators help us do better census research On Jan. 2, 1920, Henry Silverstein began his first day as a census enumerator by turning left instead of right. Things went downhill from there, and within days he became so overwhelmed that he resorted to an illegal scheme to finish the job. Through this shocking …

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