Watching the new “Knives Out” movie recently, I was reminded of how much I love a good detective story—even those that, tragically, don’t feature Daniel Craig with a New Orleans drawl. Here are some of my favorite stories of sleuths and crime-solvers.
A reminder of when the area was known as “The Iron County,” the Helen Furnace was built in 1845 and operated until 1857. Standing 32 feet tall, it produced 1,000 tons of iron per year at its peak. The furnace is in remarkable condition and is set in a beautiful, rural setting that is a clear contrast with the industrial past it represents.
Four houses have been transformed into unique art in Troy Hill, a quirky Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. One contains an entire working lighthouse; another explores the ways in which we collect and display items.
This museum offers a fascinating look at the pinnacle of photo technology in the Victorian era. The Keystone View Company grew with the stereoscope’s popularity, eventually producing volumes of stereoscopic sets that became educational and media tools.
