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March 27, 2005
Iron City, Smoky City, Steel City (Pittsburgh nicknames)

Smoky City (summary)

The Dictionary of Americanisms has 1853 for "Iron City" and 1850 for "Smoky City." "Steel City" would come in the 1890s. All are connected to the same industry and are…

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