Colorful Characters of Pittsburgh

Colorful Characters of Pittsburgh - The History Press

Paperback (02 Oct 2023)

Save $6.14

  • RRP $25.23
  • $19.09
Add to basket

Includes delivery to the United States

4 copies available online - Usually dispatched within 72 hours

Publisher's Synopsis

Beyond the world famous artists, singers, actors and more from Pittsburgh are the city's celebrities known locally for their quirky style, unique mannerisms, and outlandish behavior.

From Joe Barker, the violent "street preacher" who was elected mayor in 1850--while in prison!--to Curt Wootton, the comedian whose celebrity status comes from being "Pittsburgh Dad," on Youtube, the Steel City has had a number of colorful characters throughout its history that defy category.

Book information

ISBN: 9781467148580
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 920.074886
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 120
Weight: 1g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 9mm