Yes it is, that's why their football team is called the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is the steel city. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh
It represents the steel workers in the city of Pittsburgh in the steel mills there.
Steel City.
Pittsburgh has long been considered the steel capital of the world. While Pittsburgh is the city mainly recognized the term also applies to much of Western Pennsylvania. Though today it only produces about 10% of our nations steel, at one point the areas surrounding Pittsburgh produced about 70% of the steel used in the United States.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was known for specializing in steel production, earning it the nickname the "Steel City." The city's abundant coal and proximity to rivers for transportation contributed to its success in the industry.
Steel City
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The leading steel city in Pennsylvania is Pittsburgh. Historically known as the "Steel City," it played a crucial role in the steel industry during the 19th and 20th centuries. While the steel industry has declined, Pittsburgh has successfully diversified its economy and is recognized for its contributions to technology and healthcare.
Both the city of Gary,Indiana and the city of Pittsburgh,PA
Birmingham is called Pittsburgh of the South because of its rich history it has with the steel and iron industry. Pittsburgh is know for being Steel city but Birmingham has a large steel industry aswell. That's why Birmingham is called Pittsburgh of the south.
The city of Birmingham, Alabama is known as the Steel City. It is also called the Pittsburgh of the South.
Steel City, Blitzburgh, Sixburgh, etc.