The Opus 106 Pipe Organ is a superb mechanical-action pipe organ built by one of the finest organ builders in the world. It arrived on the Pittsburg State campus in March, 1995, and was presented to the university in inaugural festivities, October 1995.
Demonstrations are available for school and civic groups. Also, there are regular concerts that feature the instrument.
The Pittburg Public Library, listed on the National Register of Historical Landmarks, is an example of the Prarie School of Architecture. Built in 1910
Pittsburg, KS Carnegie LibrariesThe Bison heard is on display year round. Stop and view the bison herd as you imagine earlier days when the plains were filled with these magnificent animals. Fun Fact: A bison has 14 pair of ribs instead of the 13 pair found in the
Pittsburg, KS Natural AttractionsThe Hotel Stilwell was built in 1880 and placed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 1980
Pittsburg, KS Historic BuildingsLocated in Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette Counties, the Mined Land Wildlife Area (MLWA) encompasses about 14,500 acres in 46 scattered tracts. Most of this wildlife area was once surface mined for coal. About 200
Pittsburg, KS Wildlife AreasThe community was home to several notable people. Col. S. M. Porter was an early-day pioneer who become one of southea...