From Geek Wire-The stunning 14-foot cross suspended above the altar at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral was constructed of steel, glass and aluminum in the 1960s, symbolizing the city’s major industries of the time.
Given Pittsburgh’s new industry, maybe it’s time to add a layer of silicon chips?
“I’ll bring that up,” joked William Kaiser, Trinity Cathedral’s 81-year-old docent, laughing at my suggestion during a tour of the 146-year-old building in downtown Pittsburgh after Holy Eucharist on Sunday morning.
The rise of technology played a key role in Pittsburgh’s resurrection following the decline of the once-booming U.S. steel industry. Now the focus of the region is turning to Amazon’s $5 billion second headquarters, an unprecedented corporate prize that promises to bring 50,000 employees to the winning city.
When it comes to its Amazon bid, Pittsburgh is dealing with plenty of non-believers. Sizing up the Rust Belt city against Amazon’s request for proposals, many skeptics think Pittsburgh doesn’t have a prayer in the competition, despite its status among the 20 finalists for Amazon’s HQ2.
O ye of little faith.
“Amazon coming will make Pittsburgh alive again,” said The Very Rev. Scott Quinn, a Pittsburgh native, speaking like someone with an inside track on the outcome, when asked Amazon HQ2 during coffee hour on Sunday.
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https://www.geekwire.com/2018/church-faith-amazon-tech-giants-hq2-help-make-pittsburgh-alive/
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