Book Talk: author Zach Brodt discusses "From the Steel City to the White City"

ON SEPT. 10, 2025, Univ. of Pittsburgh archivist Zach Brodt shared insights from his recent book "From the Steel City to the White City" at the Pump House in Homestead PA. The book explores Western Pennsylvania’s representation at Chicago’s 1893 Columbian Exposition, the first major step in demonstrating that Pittsburgh was more than simply America’s manufacturing crucible — it was also a region of developing culture and innovation. The program was sponsored by Battle of Homestead Foundation. VIDEO filmed and edited by Battle of Homestead Foundation vice-president Pauline Greenlick.