One hundred years ago today, 145,000 people who had gone to sleep the night before in Allegheny City woke up in Pittsburgh. Two to one, they were not happy about it.

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Stripped of political identity overnight, Allegheny went forward as the North Side. Many Alleghenians, however, mourned the loss.

For many North Siders today, the consolidation remains bittersweet because of what has been lost since. What has been saved, though, keeps the old city relevant, as a foundation to build on and a lesson.

Questions or comments on this presentation may be sent here. This video was produced by Rebecca Droke and Melissa Tkach.