By Alli Sewell
Introduction
There are many Pittsburgh nicknames to learn! From the classic Steel City to the City...
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One thing you'll notice when visiting Pittsburgh is that it has a lot of bridges...
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The phrase Benigno Numine features on the city flag, also known as the Great Seal...
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Pittsburgh is known for its love of its sports teams, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. Due...
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Pittsburgh has long been associated with the steel industry and was the largest steel producer...
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Another nickname relating to Pittsburgh's sporting success is City of Champions. The city's Pittsburgh Steelers...
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Another nickname for Pittsburgh related to the steel industry is Hell With the Lid Taken...
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Pittsburgh is somewhat unique to other US cities in that it sits at the confluence...
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Ironworking was another thriving industry in Pittsburgh in the 1700s and 1800s, leading to the...
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Steel City is one of the most well-known names for Pittsburgh. As with other nicknames...
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Lots of US cities have area codes for nicknames, including Pittsburgh. The area code for...
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Another Pittsburgh nickname relating to bridges is the Only City With an Entrance. When arriving...
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Pittsburgh is one of the largest cities in the Appalachian region and has been described...
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The Burgh nickname is a shortened version of Pittsburgh. Locals particularly like the nickname as...
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Another nickname relating to Pittsburgh's industrial past is the Smoky City. As the steel industry...
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Pittsburgh is sometimes shortened to the Pitt for various reasons. Not only is it a...
Conclusion
As you can see, Pittsburgh has an array of fun and interesting monikers associated with...
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