Pittsburgh Industrialists & Philanthropists
Meet some of the big names in Pittsburgh, the great industrialists and philanthropists who played such a huge role in shaping Pittsburgh into what it is today, including Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, H. J. Heinz, Richard Mellon Scaife, and George Westinghouse.
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Andrew Carnegie
Born in Scotland, Andrew Carnegie started building his fortune as a bobbin boy in a cotton mill in Allegheny, PA, for $1.20/week. He eventually became the "Steel King of America," the richest man in the world and a generous philanthropist.
Born in Scotland, Andrew Carnegie started building his fortune as a bobbin boy in a cotton mill in Allegheny, PA, for $1.20/week. He eventually became the "Steel King of America," the richest man in the world and a generous philanthropist.
George Westinghouse
George Westinghouse was responsible for the introduction and development of many new technologies and inventions including alternating current for light and power, the air brake used in trains, etc. He founded Westinghouse Electric, in Pittsburgh, as well as 59 other companies.
George Westinghouse was responsible for the introduction and development of many new technologies and inventions including alternating current for light and power, the air brake used in trains, etc. He founded Westinghouse Electric, in Pittsburgh, as well as 59 other companies.
Henry Clay Frick
An American industrialist and philanthropist born in Westmoreland County, Henry Frick was one of the great leaders of the American steel industry.
An American industrialist and philanthropist born in Westmoreland County, Henry Frick was one of the great leaders of the American steel industry.
Henry J. Heinz
Henry J. Heinz, born in Pittsburgh in 1844, was the founder and president of the H. J. Heinz Company, the largest pickle and condiment manufacturing company in the world.
Henry J. Heinz, born in Pittsburgh in 1844, was the founder and president of the H. J. Heinz Company, the largest pickle and condiment manufacturing company in the world.
Andrew Mellon
An American financier, industrialist, and statesman born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Andrew William Mellon was influential in the beginnings of many companies, founded the town of Donora, PA, and was actively engaged in many philanthropies, including the Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh.
An American financier, industrialist, and statesman born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Andrew William Mellon was influential in the beginnings of many companies, founded the town of Donora, PA, and was actively engaged in many philanthropies, including the Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh.
Richard Mellon Scaife
Richard Mellon Scaife, born July 3, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a U.S. billionaire and owner–publisher of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Richard Mellon Scaife, born July 3, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a U.S. billionaire and owner–publisher of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.