Duquesne Incline |
15219 Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America (USA) (Pennsylvania) |
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upper station: 1220 Grandview Ave
lower station: 1197 West Carson Street |
| Floor area | unfortunately not known yet |
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Opening times
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Monday through Saturday: 5:30am - 12:30am Sundays and Holidays: 7:00am - 12:30am |
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Status from 03/2018
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Adults (Ages 12-64): $2.50 each way; $5.00 round trip Children (Ages 6-11): $1.25 each way; $2.50 round trip |
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| Homepage | www.duquesneincline.org | ||||||||
duquesneincline.org 
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The Duquesne Incline (/duːˈkeɪn/) is an inclined plane railroad located near Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood and scaling Mt. Washington in Pennsylvania, United States. Parking: 1197 West Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA. 15219 |
| Description | Take a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country. Opened on May 20, 1877, the Duquesne Incline was rescued and restored by a group of local residents in 1963 and still delights residents and visitors with its original, elegant, wooden cable cars. Now you can visit the interior of the incline and watch the machinery while it operates. The Duquesne Incline's upper station houses a museum of Pittsburgh history, including photos and a storehouse of information on inclines from around the world. Unusual Pittsburgh souvenirs, maps and photos can be found at the gift shop. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: History Originally steam powered, the Duquesne Incline was built to carry cargo up and down Mt. Washington in the late 19th century. It later carried passengers, particularly Mt. Washington residents who were tired of walking up footpaths to the top. Inclines were then being built all over Mt. Washington. But as more roads were built on “Coal Hill” most of the other inclines were closed. By the end of the 1960s, only the Monongahela Incline and the Duquesne Incline remained. In 1962, the incline was closed, apparently for good. Major repairs were needed, and with so few patrons, the incline's private owners did little. But local Duquesne Heights residents launched a fund-raiser to help the incline. It was a huge success, and on July 1, 1963, the incline reopened under the auspices of a non-profit organization dedicated to its preservation. The incline has since been totally refurbished. The cars, built by the J. G. Brill and Company of Philadelphia, have been stripped of paint to reveal the original wood. An observation deck was added at the top affording a view of Pittsburgh's "Golden Triangle", and the Duquesne Incline is now one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. The tour includes: A pictorial history of Pittsburgh's industry, inclines, sports venues, and natural disasters. A visit to the machine room to observe the original hoisting equipment from 1877 in operation. A panoramic view of Downtown Pittsburgh from the observation deck 400 feet above the three rivers. Also allow time for photos and a visit to our gift shop for post cards and souvenirs.
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