@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

 Pittsburgh, PA
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Joined March 2011
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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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Our new book, “Bettis: Where Pittsburgh Aviation Took Off,” takes a fascinating look at the Golden Age of aviation. From barnstorming to commercial and passenger flight, West Mifflin’s Bettis Airport was once a hub of thrilling adventures. @BrianButko shop.heinzhistorycenter.org/…

Bettis: Where Pittsburgh Aviation Took Off

By Brian Butko & Sue Morris Bettis Field may no longer be a familiar name but it was once the epicenter of Pittsburgh aviation. The story of this 1920s airport captures the exciting, early years of...

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A fav find this Christmas for my aspiring aviation architect. Inspired by another gift, the new book about Bettis airfield from @BrianButko & Sue @HxDilettante. Hoping to get to 1 of their lectures soon, would love to see an exhibit come to @HistoryCenter including @PITairport.
Gloria@SheDidWhatPGH8 Dec 2024
Sat, Dec. 14, 2024 from 1:00 - 3:00 Authors @BrianButko & Sue @HxDilettante Morris will share tales from yinzer aviation in the 1920s (wish @HistoryCenter would stream it online) Register: buy.acmeticketing.com/orders…
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Gloria@SheDidWhatPGH8 Dec 2024
Sat, Dec. 14, 2024 from 1:00 - 3:00 Authors @BrianButko & Sue @HxDilettante Morris will share tales from yinzer aviation in the 1920s (wish @HistoryCenter would stream it online) Register: buy.acmeticketing.com/orders…
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Join authors @BrianButko & @HxDilettante to celebrate the launch of “Bettis: Where Pittsburgh Aviation Took Off” on Dec. 14, at the History Center. The duo will share stories about the 1920s airport & reveal how the book was researched & created. heinzhistorycenter.org/event…
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Join authors @BrianButko & @HxDilettante to celebrate the launch of “Bettis: Where Pittsburgh Aviation Took Off” on Dec. 14. Make sure your tray tables are in the upright position as they share stories about the 1920s airport. heinzhistorycenter.org/event…
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Now boarding … a thrilling new book on Pittsburgh’s aviation history! Join authors @BrianButko & @HxDilettante to celebrate the launch of “Bettis: Where Pittsburgh Aviation Took Off” on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the History Center. heinzhistorycenter.org/event…
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Gloria@SheDidWhatPGH23 Jul 2024
2/ @HxDilettante & @BrianButko are publishing "Bettis: Where Pgh Aviation Took Off" this fall: the fascinating stories of daredevils who changed the industry from barnstorming to passenger service in less than a decade.”
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1/ An intriguing & too little explored corner of Pittsburgh history! Via @BrianButko “Aviation in the 1920s offered an escape from traditional roles for women like Ellen Mahoney & Freda Zuend, pictured in a catalog for the Pgh School of Aviation, at Bettis Airport.”
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Learn more about the history of Kennywood Park and its roller coasters in the History Center publication “Behind the Screams” by @BrianButko. shop.heinzhistorycenter.org/…

Kennywood: Behind the Screams | Shop Books

Kennywood: Behind the Screams takes long-time fans & new visitors alike on a walking tour through Kennywood by exploring the history at each ride & attraction.

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This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re sharing a sneak peek at some of the incredible textiles featured in our new exhibition, A Woman’s Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh, which opens to the public on Saturday, March 23. #IWD2024 #ComingSoon
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Check out @BrianButko's book Greetings from the Lincoln Highway. bit.ly/49vSUdS Also, check out our online interactive map, which is an ongoing guide to every little part of the old road. Find it here: bit.ly/3mXKKSD
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On this day 95 years ago, Boy Scouts across the country permanently marked the Lincoln Highway with concrete posts, placing them into holes dug prior by other troops. At the time, it was noted "this will be one of the most important pieces of service undertaken by the Boy Scouts"
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Learn more about the park’s roller coasters and 125-year history in @BrianButko's book, “Kennywood: Behind the Screams,” available in our Museum Shop! shop.heinzhistorycenter.org/…

Kennywood: Behind the Screams | Shop Books

Kennywood: Behind the Screams takes long-time fans & new visitors alike on a walking tour through Kennywood by exploring the history at each ride & attraction.

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Join me & @BrianButko at @mckhistory Thursday 8-10 at 6:30PM We'll be sharing research for our in-process book about #Pittsburgh's contributions to Golden Age of #Aviation & telling tales about amazing men & women who flew out of long-gone Bettis Airfield #PittsburghHistory
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We’re here until 4 p.m. celebrating @Kenny_Kangaroo’s 125th birthday! @rickaroundhere starts at 2 p.m. and @BrianButko’s behind the screams panel begins at 3 p.m.
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Don't miss Kennywood Day: 125 Years of Memories this Sunday, July 9 at the History Center! Take your 📸 w/ @Kenny_Kangaroo, share memories w/ @rickaroundhere, dive into lesser known #Kennywood history w/ @BrianButko, grab a scoop from @millies ice cream truck, & more!
Pittsburgh Magazine@PittsburghMag6 Jul 2023
Read our Weekend Guide to find out how you can wander through an inflatable maze Downtown and visit Kennywood ... at the History Center. pittsburghmagazine.com/thing…

5 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend

Plus, seasonal events around the city.

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Drumroll, please! 🥁 We're unveiling NEW @Kenny_Kangaroo artifacts at Kennywood Day: 125 Years of Memories on Sunday, July 9. Yinz don't want to miss this! Skip the line and reserve your tickets today! heinzhistorycenter.org/event…
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Read more about western Pennsylvania grocery history via Brian’s great book, “Isaly's Chipped Ham, Klondikes, and Other Tales from Behind the Counter.” shop.heinzhistorycenter.org/…

Isaly's Chipped Ham, Klondikes, and Other Tales from Behind the Counte

Isaly's Chipped Ham, Klondikes, and Other Tales from Behind the CounterBy Brian Butko9 x 9, 148 pages, more than 400 images Isaly's grew from horse-drawn milk wagons to become the world's largest...

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@BrianButko, director of publications for the Heinz History Center, joins us to share the origin story of the Klondike bar — and how the original 1920s classic compares to today’s iconic, foil-wrapped treat. pod.link/citycastpittsburgh/…
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