List of References for the Pittsburgh Technology Center


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Newspaper Articles and Documents

World Wide Web References

Photograph and Map References


Newspaper Articles and Documents

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(1) "Aristech picks Pittsburgh for its new R&D facility." Pittsburgh Business Times & Journal 15 Jan 1996: 4.
(2) Barnes, Tom. "Awaiting the phoenix: Old J&L site clear, ready for new development." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 9 Sept 1986: 1.
(3) Barnes, Tom. "CMU picks architect for research center." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11 Apr 1991: 8.
(4) Barnes, Tom. "Out of rubble, robotics. Pitt's, CMU's high-tech adventure under way." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11 Oct 1986: 1.
(5) Barnes, Tom. "Tech center construction ban lifted by the state." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12 Oct 1995: C1.
(6) Barton, J.P., Mark Nicholson, Michael Reidy and Pat Walsh. "Brownfield Redevelopment: Technical, Economic and Legal Challenges." Carnegie Mellon University; 1 May 1995.
(7) Bates, Daniel. "Pittsburgh Tech Center Proceeding Despite Setbacks." Pittsburgh Business Times & Journal 17 Aug 1992: 19.
(8) Carlisle, Anthony Todd. "Aristech Chemical ties its future to plastics market, and Pittsburgh." Pittsburgh Business Times & Journal 29 Jan 1996: 4: 1.
(9) Creedy, Steve and Steve Massey. "In search of a new Pittsburgh." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dec 1993: C7.
(10) DaParma, Ron. "High-tech park slowly gets off ground." Tribune Review [Greensburg PA] 27 Nov. 1990: B2.
(11) Davis, Christine E. “Archaeological Survey and Land-Use History of the Pittsburgh Technology Center Site: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.” A report prepared for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh 22 March 1989.
(12) Elliott, Suzanne. "Alling builders prop up markets with new niches." Pittsburgh Business Times & Journal 2 Aug 1993: 1: 11.
(13) Elliott, Suzanne. "Aristech confirms move to center." Tribune Review [Greensburg PA] 11 Jan 1996: B6.
(14) Elliott, Suzanne. "Aristech new tenant for Technology Center." Tribune Review [Greensburg PA] 10 Jan 1996: A1.
(15) Elliott, Suzanne. "LTV site next technology park?" Tribune Review [Greensburg PA] 14 Jan 1996: H1.
(16) Elliott, Suzanne. "Oxford Development wins US&S contract." Pittsburgh Business Times & Journal 2 Nov 1993: 1: 7.
(17) Elliott, Suzanne. "P.J. Dick the pick for Union Switch's $20 million facility." Pittsburgh Business Times & Journal 3 May 1993: 1: 1.
(18) Elliott, Suzanne. "Union Switch income down." Tribune Review [Greensburg PA] 21 Feb 1996: A14.
(19) Elliott, Suzanne. "US&S to relocate in new tech center." Pittsburgh Business Times & Journal 8 Mar 1993: 1: 5.
(20) Florence, Anthony A. "Union Switch launches new division, re-engineers to meet market demands.", PR Newswire [New York NY] Dec 1993: 1: 1.
(21) Gannon, Joyce. "CMU scales back plans for high-tech park." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 9 Feb. 1996: 22.
(22) Gannon, Joyce. "High-tech...with a view: Union Switch's new facility promises to be a pleasant workplace." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12 Sept 1993: B12.
(23) Gaynor, Pamela. "Union Switch signals change." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 23 Sept 1993.
(24) Gigler, Rich. "Ground broken for high-tech research facilities." The Pittsburgh Press 10 Oct 1986: C1.
(25) "High-promise high-tech." The Pittsburgh Press 28 Nov 1990: C2.
(26) Linn, Virginia. "Architects named for Pitt center for biotechnology." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 15 Apr 1988: 9.
(27) Massey, Steve. "High-tech union: 4 nonprofits moving under one roof at technology site." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dec 1993: C8.
(28) McKay, Jim. "Union Switch showing strength." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 19 Sept 1993: B8.
(29) McKay, Jim. "The Center threatened by state cap on funding." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 30 June 1987: 19.
(30) Perlmutter, Ellen M. "State OKs tech center despite toxins." The Pittsburgh Press 10 Aug 1990: D4.
(31) "Post-industrial phoenix. A mill site is reborn as a high-tech research center." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 18 Apr 1995: B2.
(32) Pritchard, Edd. "J&L Steel invests in future." Repository [Canton, OH] 25 Dec 1995: C1.
(33) Reeves, Tim. "City get $24 million for 2 major projects." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 6 Jan 1994: A1.
(34) Schmitz, Jon and Mary Niederberger. "Troubled Pittsburgh Tech Center gets boosts from state and CMU." The Pittsburgh Press 27 Nov 1990: A1.
(35) Selz, Michael. "Reaching out: Potential tenants are sending out all sorts of signals, but it's clear that they continue to call the shots." Executive Report [Pittsburgh, PA] March 1993: 33.
(36) Semmler, Edward R. "J&L's markets for stainless steel expand." Repository [Canton, OH] 15 March 1993.
(37) Sokol Thomas, Teresa. "CMRI officially opens new home at the Pittsburgh Technology Center." Carnegie Mellon News 20 Apr 1995: v.2, no.9.
(38) Thurston, Belinda. "Environmental changes, gaming's slumber may aid technology center." Pittsburgh Business Times & Journal 20 Nov. 1995: 1:18.
(39) Thurston, Belinda. "New name, old issues: The Oakland Consortium unites four aid groups for small firms, but does it erase historic conflicts?" Pittsburgh Business Times & Journal 25 Dec 1995: 1: 1.
(41) Welch, David. "US&S trims staff as firm pins hope on new division." Pittsburgh Business Times & Journal Dec 1993: 1.
(42) Wylie, William H. "After rocky start, Metaltech's going strong." The Pittsburgh Press 24 Sept 1985

World Wide Web References

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(1) Carnegie Mellon Research Institute. http://www.cmu.edu/cmri (May 31, 1996)
(2) "Ben Franklin Technology Center of Western Pennsylvania." Technology Center-Pittsburgh. http://www.industry.net/c/orgunpro/phtc/benfrank (May 31, 1996)
(3) "The Enterprise Corporation of Pittsburgh." Technology Center-Pittsburgh. http://www.industry.net/c/orgunpro/phtc/enterpri (May 31, 1996)
(4) "The Oakland Consortium." Technology Center-Pittsburgh. http://www.industry.net/c/orgunpro/phtc/oakland (May 31, 1996)
(5) "Pittsburgh High Technology Council." Technology Center-Pittsburgh. http://www.industry.net/c/orgunpro/phtc/phtc (May 31, 1996)
(6) "Southwestern Pennsylvania Insdustrial Resource Center." Technology Center-Pittsburgh. http://www.industry.net/c/orgunpro/phtc/spirc (May 31, 1996)

Photograph and Map References

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(1) Carnegie Mellon Research Institute, under construction. Photographer: Joel Tarr. 1994.
(2) Carnegie Mellon Research Institute, front view. Photographer: Carla Santoro. 1996
(3) Cleared J&L site. Photographer: Joel Tarr. 1991.
(4) Contaminated Site at the Pittsburgh Technology Center. Photographer: Carla Santoro. 1996.
(5) District Divisions Defined. Christine E. Davis "Archaeological Survey and Land-Use History of the Pittsburgh Technology Center Site: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania." A report prepared for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh 22 March 1989.
(6) Map of Pittsburgh Technology Center. Tom Barnes. "Tech center construction ban lifted by the state." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12 Oct 1995: C1.
(7) Metaltech, Inc. Manufacturing Plant, side view. Photographer: Carla Santoro. 1996.
(8) Oakland Consortium office building, under construction. Photographer: Carla Santoro. 1996.
(9) Sanborn Maps. Sanborn Map Company, Inc. Pelham, New York 1983.
(10) Topographical Map. Pittsburgh East Quadrangle, Pennsylvania-Allegheny County. 7.5 Minute Series. US Geological Survey, Washington D.C. 1969.
(11) University of Pittsburgh Biotechnology and Bioengineering Center, under construction Photographer: Joel Tarr. 1994.
(12) University of Pittsburgh Biotechnology and Bioengineering Center, rear view. Photographer: Carla Santoro. 1996.
(13) Union Switch and Signal, rear view. Photographer: Carla Santoro. 1996.
(14) Union Switch and Signal Parking Garage. Photographer: Carla Santoro. 1996.

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