Monongahela River Tapestries
Description: The Duquesne Incline is a century-old cable car. Originally opened in 1877, the Duquesne Incline was rescued and restored by a group of local residents in 1963. You can view downtown Pittsburgh and its three rivers: The Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio. The French were the first Europeans to settle in any significant size in this area. The rivers provided easy transportation and served as trade routes. The land near the rivers became the focus of battles for domination of the new world. Concerned that the French were getting a foothold in the region, the British sent a young officer by the name of George Washington to warn the French to surrender the land. In the mid-1700s the French and British battled over control of the area ar...
Description: A bright watercolor illustration capturing the iconic panoramic view of downtown Pittsburgh from Mt. Washington. The graphic shows the clustered skyscrapers, the flowing river with passenger boats, and multiple steel bridges stretching across the water. Featuring a dynamic palette of gold, deep blue, orange, and teal, this aerial city design looks sharp on t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and stickers. Why You’ll Love It: The high-angle viewpoint creates a balanced composition that fills apparel chest areas naturally. Its bright, high-contrast watercolor textures stand out clearly on both light and dark fabric backgrounds. Great gift for: Pennsylvania natives, sports fans loving city colors, frequent travelers, and urban art collectors.
Description: If you want to avoid downtown Pittsburgh traffic, you can park across the Monongahela River and walk across the Smithfield Street Bridge.
Pittsburgh PA - Crossing the Smithfield Street Bridge Tapestry
by SusanSavad
$23 $30
