Dinosaur Sighting: Ketchupsaurus and Company
Eight years ago, 100 decorative dinosaurs roamed Pittsburgh, and some of them are still in town
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Eight years ago, 100 dinosaurs roamed Pittsburgh. They trod into town as part of the DinoMite Days event. Many have since disappeared, but a few—including a Tyrannosaurus posing as Batman—have recently been spotted. Reader Traci Suppa sent in a snapshot of an additional three decorative dinosaurs. A Stegosaurus (“Philiposaurus”), Torosaurus (“Ketchupsaurus”) and Tyrannosaurus (“Mr. Dig”) still stand outside the Wintergarden building at PPG Place in the middle of the city. I especially like the Ketchupsaurus—if only condiments actually came in Torosaurus-shaped bottles.
Have you seen a dinosaur or other prehistoric creature in an unusual place? Please send a photo to [email protected].
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