Pittsburgh Strong: Historic Tribute to a Vibrant Jewish Community
From its founding, Pittsburgh was a city that was open to Jews, and a place where they could prosper. Jewish achievements are wound into the literal fabric of the city; Frankstown Road, which runs through the city, was named after David Franks, a veteran of the Revolutionary War and a prosperous merchant who sent so many pack trains through Pittsburgh that the route became known from then on as “Frankstown Road.” As a center of science and technology, Pittsburgh has attracted prominent Jews from all over the world. Dr. Jonas Salk conducted his polio research at the University of Pittsburgh,[]