The rise of Pittsburgh occurred largely during the Industrial Revolution, when the city became a major center of manufacturing, technology, and industry, especially steel production.
According to Baltimore's website, the city's rise was predicated on its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, giving the city an advantage in trading with Europe.
According to Nevada magazine, the rise of St. Thomas, Nevada, began in 1865 with Mormon pioneers who thought they were settling in Utah.
According to Case Western Reserve University, the rise of Cleveland, Ohio, can be attributed to the city's strategic location on the south shore of Lake Erie, which allowed easy access to natural resources
Newark's strategic location near New York City, Newark Bay, and its numerous rivers and canals made it an important hub of business, transportation, commerce, and manufacturing.
At this time, it boasted dozens of banks, a strong exchange economy, and well-developed industries, including several valuable fur trading firms.
According to the City Journal, Buffalo, New York, was an industrial hub that flourished in the 19th century. It grew rapidly because of its access to the Great Lakes, its port, and its railroads
According to a 2016 study in The Planning Research Journal, The rise of Gary, Indiana, began in 1906 when the city was founded on the southern shore of Lake Michigan.