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Arthur Glaser

Educator/ Historian
Sen. John Heinz History Museum/ Allegheny Observatory
Elementary (9 to 12 years old), Middle School (13 to 15 years old), High School (16 to 18 years old), Adults, Post-Secondary
Science, Social Studies, Arts :

Arthur Glaser's collections

 

President Washington's First Challenge:The Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania

The story of the first serious challenge to the new federal government. A focus on economic principles prevalent on the frontier during the formative period of the American government.
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Liquid Gold: The Discovery of Oil in Pennsylvania

Oil existed in shallow pools and was discovered both oozing from the soil and as a contaminent in salt wells.
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Pittsburgh at the 1893 Columbian Exposition

The first world's fair exhibited the latest advancements in technology, food production, and the arts. Pittsburgh was represented by Westinghouse, Heinz, Brashear, and Ferris.
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