“They used this place to shoot the Batman movies,” our shuttle driver replied to the comments about all of the gothic architecture with strong industrial influence. The aging industrial hub of Pittsburgh has revitalized itself, and was alive with activity, vibrant culture on display in many areas. The man drove fast and hard through the city streets, carrying me and my two comrades to the 116th Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention at the heart of the cultural center. The juxtaposition of setting and function could not be more striking.