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Fantasy Meets Reality: The Pittsburgh Renaissance and Urban Utopias.

Authors :
Isaacson, Mariel P.
Source :
Journal of Urban History. Jan2015, Vol. 41 Issue 1, p13-19. 7p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania urban redevelopment known as the Pittsburgh Renaissance of light of 1930s visions of urban utopias. Topics include the 1939 World's Fair in New York City, the implementation of flood control measures in Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh's response to the decline of its steel industry.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00961442
Volume :
41
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Urban History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99825429
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0096144214551729