Pittsburgh Oddcast: Famous And Forgotten Pittsburghers

PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Pittsburgh has been the home to hundreds of thousands of unique individuals over the course of its history.

There are many who came before us whose stories have begun to fade from our consciousness.

Orton dabbled in several careers including tightrope walking, acting, riding in the Pony Express and serving in the Civil War. So how did he end up on the streets of 19th century Pittsburgh selling cough drops?

The second story is about William Jacob Holland, the Carnegie Museum’s first curator.

Holland, a native of Jamaica, was fluent in Japanese and ancient languages but his real love with moths and butterflies!