1915 Rosenbaum Store Golden Triangle Pittsburgh PA Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This striking aerial view showcases the bustling Golden Triangle of downtown Pittsburgh during its early 20th-century expansion. Taken from the vantage point of the First National Bank Building, the scene highlights the grand opening of the Rosenbaum Company’s new department store at the corner of Liberty Avenue and Sixth Street. At the time of its completion in 1915, this 13-story flagship was celebrated as one of the largest and most modern retail establishments in the city. The postcard captures the dense urban landscape of the era, featuring neighboring landmarks like the Jenkins Arcade and the Natatorium, with the Monongahela River and its historic bridges visible in the distance. The bustling streets below, dotted with early automobiles and streetcars, illustrate Pittsburgh's status as a thriving industrial and commercial hub.

Details

Era: White Border (1915)
City: Pittsburgh
State or Region: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Topic: Rosenbaum Company Department Store, Pittsburgh Skyline, Urban Architecture, Department Store History, First National Bank Building View
Condition: Circulated
Postage: 2 Cent George Washington Red Stamp (Scott #527), postmarked Dec 30, 1919, in Pittsburgh, PA
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: I. Robbins & Son, Pittsburgh, PA (Logo IR with eagle)
Printer: Curt Teich and Co.
Print Type: Lithograph (White Border style)