page_title: Culture of Pittsburgh
section_title: Conventions
hierarchical_section_title: Culture of Pittsburgh / Conventions
caption_attribution_description: The David L. Lawrence Convention Center, seen from a nearby bridge. The picture is taken on June 7th, 2006.
context_page_description: The Culture of Pittsburgh stems from the city's long history as a center for cultural philanthropy, as well as its rich ethnic traditions. In the 19th and 20th centuries, wealthy businessmen such as Andrew Carnegie, Henry J. Heinz, Henry Clay Frick, and nonprofit organizations such as the Carnegie Foundation donated millions of dollars to create educational and cultural institutions.
context_section_description: The David L. Lawrence Convention Center, located on the south bank of the Allegheny River, is quickly becoming some of the most sought after convention space in the country, as it is able to accommodate all sizes of conventions, exhibitions and conferences. Certified with a Gold rating by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design initiative, the building is considered the first ever "green" convention center and world's largest "green" building.
caption: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, as viewed from I-579 bridge.
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