Akiko: Ellen, this view is breathtaking!

Ellen: It’s one of the best in Pittsburgh. The Duquesne Incline that we rode up here is a historic cable car.

Akiko: How old is it?

Ellen: It was completed in 1877 and has been operational since. It’s maintained by a society dedicated to its preservation.

Akiko: Amazing! And this river?

Ellen: That’s the Monongahela River. It’s vital for the city’s development.

Akiko: The skyline is stunning too.

Ellen: Yes, the point where the three rivers meet is iconic. Many buildings that shape the skyline have stories behind them.