The Oyster House, Downtown

Pittsburgh Revolution / Steve Mellon

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The Original Oyster House on Market Square is Pittsburgh's oldest bar and restaurant. When it opened in 1870 on Fifth Avenue, oysters were a penny each and beer was 10 cents a glass. In 1916, the Oyster House moved to its present location on Market Square and survived prohibition, serving buttermilk and soda. These days, the place is often packed during lunch hours. People are attracted by the history and atmosphere as much as the food. It's been, according to the restaurant's Web site, a favorite of the film industry, serving as a location for 25 movies.

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Post-Gazette staff photographer Steve Mellon set out to capture Pittsburgh from all angles. Using a tripod and his digital camera, he took numerous photos and then stitched them together using software.

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