@BrianButko

Dir of Publications Heinz History Ctr 📚 Best Local Writer, Pgh City Paper 3x 🎉 Kennywood, Diners, Lincoln Hwy, Isaly's/Klondike books 📕 Quarry novel underway

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Replying to @chrisbriem
Because my focus was on the 1930s when Pittsburgh grocers resisted the change to supermarkets. Thorofare came later so is a small part of my story, but Butler –> Streamline –> Thorofare was a fun reveal. BTW we bought that rare toy store for the @HistoryCenter museum collection.
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Replying to @chrisbriem
Hey Chris, been meaning to say, that was built as a warehouse for Butler grocery company and then its descendent, Streamline markets. My deep dive: heinzhistorycenter.org/blog/…

The Supermarket Revolution in Pittsburgh

It’s hard to believe that a century ago, grocery shopping in Pittsburgh meant handing a list to a grocer who chose your products from shelves behind the counter. Self-service had been tried by Piggly...

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Replying to @BrianBatko
Congrats and best of luck, my near-name friend!
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Replying to @giimoozaabi @KDKARadio
Thanks for your kind words, it’s always a fun time with @YaJagoff!
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Eighty years ago, members of the Japanese American 522nd Field Artillery Battalion rescued Jewish slave laborers from a death march near Dachau. @nakashimae of the @WashPost joined their memorial celebration to hear the stories of the survivors. washingtonpost.com/history/2…

How a little-known Japanese American battalion freed Jews from a Nazi death march

They were Japanese American soldiers, part of a storied military unit that faced down prejudice and suspicion to fight Adolf Hitler’s armies in Europe.

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