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Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738554891
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley originally consisted of lush hunting grounds used by many Native American groups. In the 1700s, British general John Forbes instructed George Washington to build a military road from Fort Ligonier through the East Liberty Valley to the forks of the Ohio River. In 1758, Forbes traveled this widened trail, first named for him, now known as Penn Avenue. Many plantations were established after the Revolution, and the village grew, with its tollhouse and taverns serving stagecoaches and Conestoga wagons en route to Pittsburgh. By the 20th century, East Liberty was one of the wealthiest suburbs in America. Many famous firsts occurred here, including the building of the nation's first gasoline service station and the founding of the National Negro Opera Company. The area also boasts many famous residents, including Billy Eckstine, Erroll Garner, Gene Kelly, Dick Powell, and Lillian Russell. Through vintage photographs, Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley salutes the area's rich history.
Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley
Author:
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738554891
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley originally consisted of lush hunting grounds used by many Native American groups. In the 1700s, British general John Forbes instructed George Washington to build a military road from Fort Ligonier through the East Liberty Valley to the forks of the Ohio River. In 1758, Forbes traveled this widened trail, first named for him, now known as Penn Avenue. Many plantations were established after the Revolution, and the village grew, with its tollhouse and taverns serving stagecoaches and Conestoga wagons en route to Pittsburgh. By the 20th century, East Liberty was one of the wealthiest suburbs in America. Many famous firsts occurred here, including the building of the nation's first gasoline service station and the founding of the National Negro Opera Company. The area also boasts many famous residents, including Billy Eckstine, Erroll Garner, Gene Kelly, Dick Powell, and Lillian Russell. Through vintage photographs, Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley salutes the area's rich history.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738554891
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley originally consisted of lush hunting grounds used by many Native American groups. In the 1700s, British general John Forbes instructed George Washington to build a military road from Fort Ligonier through the East Liberty Valley to the forks of the Ohio River. In 1758, Forbes traveled this widened trail, first named for him, now known as Penn Avenue. Many plantations were established after the Revolution, and the village grew, with its tollhouse and taverns serving stagecoaches and Conestoga wagons en route to Pittsburgh. By the 20th century, East Liberty was one of the wealthiest suburbs in America. Many famous firsts occurred here, including the building of the nation's first gasoline service station and the founding of the National Negro Opera Company. The area also boasts many famous residents, including Billy Eckstine, Erroll Garner, Gene Kelly, Dick Powell, and Lillian Russell. Through vintage photographs, Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley salutes the area's rich history.
History of Pittsburgh and Environs
Author: George Thornton Fleming
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 546
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 546
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East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Author: Georgina G. Negley
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Category : Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
East Liberty now is part of Pittsburgh.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
East Liberty now is part of Pittsburgh.
History of Pittsburgh and Environs
Author: George Thornton Fleming
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
An Extraordinary Journey
Author: Doris Gallippi
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503580296
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
“An Extraordinary Journey” is a social history of first generation Americans who courageously forged a path from Italy to America from 1895 to 1922. It tells their stories in the historic context of their time in both Italy and America. From the unique perspective of walking in the footsteps of these pioneers, this account shows what it was like for each of them to leave their home country and settle in America. The reader will feel what they felt, see what they saw, cry when they cried, and laughed when they laughed on this extraordinary journey.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503580296
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
“An Extraordinary Journey” is a social history of first generation Americans who courageously forged a path from Italy to America from 1895 to 1922. It tells their stories in the historic context of their time in both Italy and America. From the unique perspective of walking in the footsteps of these pioneers, this account shows what it was like for each of them to leave their home country and settle in America. The reader will feel what they felt, see what they saw, cry when they cried, and laughed when they laughed on this extraordinary journey.
History of Pittsburgh and Environs
Author: George Thornton Fleming
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Category : Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 708
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Reports of the Missionary and Benevolent Boards and Committees to the General Assembly ...
Author: Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1482
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1482
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Reports of the Boards
Author: Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1860
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1860
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The Pittsburgh Plan
Author: Citizens Committee on City Plan of Pittsburgh
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 510
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Chronicles of Families, Houses and Estates of Pittsburgh and Its Environs
Author: Annie Clark Miller
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Category : Dwellings
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dwellings
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description