Nowhere holds a place in Pittsburgh hearts more than Kaufmann’s department store, according to Axios readers.
Why it matters: We struggle sometimes to let go of the past — we all still give directions by landmarks that changed names — so turning that nostalgia into a contest felt appropriate.
Context: Hundreds of you voted in our bracket to determine which place you wish was still here, and Kaufmann’s bested The Original Hot Dog Shop, aka “The O,” in the final round.
- Civic Arena and the Log Jammer ride at Kennywood also had strong showings in the tournament.
By the numbers: The Pittsburgh-based chain had 59 stores across a few states at one point, but we all know yinzers loved the Downtown location, aka “The Big Store,” the most…