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Excerpt from Standard History of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania This volume, after nearly two years of conscientious labor, is at length r r finished and is here ith handed to the public. It will be found full of interest 0 ing data concerning l'ittsburg and environs, much of which has not appeared in print for more than half a century, and has long since been forgotten. Special attention is called to the elaboration of the subject-matter of the chapters, to the introduction of much new material usually overlooked by historians; to the large fund of interesting events crowded into the pages and to the fresh light thrown upon every subject. Too many persons unconsciously entertain the idea that a local history, in order to possess any value, must contain little else than some new and extraordinary discovery or philosophy calculated to surprise and dazzle the reader, apotheosize the inhabitants and glorify the city. County and State. On the contrary. The value of current historical works lies almost wholly in the rich and varied fund, bearing upon every phase of American life, that is being saved fr0m destruction by commercial companies organized for the purpose. Such works must necessarily be chiefly statistical, and there fore be without high and distinctive literary features. American civilization is yet in its infancy. And time is required to present the true perspective of the swiftly changing panorama of events. It was therefore thought best to devote the principal efforts and the greater space to the preservation of the vast stores of rapidly perishing material. Rather than to unsound conclusions drawn front meager, distorted and imperfect records. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Miss Killikelly’s book is more than a history of Pittsburgh, and all but serves as a history of Allegheny County, of which Pittsburgh has long been the metropolis, and which since the creation of the Greater Pittsburgh — brought about since this book was published — stands more than ever as the expression of the civic activities of its adjacent territory. With the chief facts of the early history of Pittsburgh, especially with those that center around Fort Duquesne, most readers of Pennsylvania history are fairly familiar. The story of these early days lose nothing in Miss Killikelly's retelling. Very marvelous, indeed, has been the growth of this great Pennsylvania city. A record of its population in 1761 gives the number of men as 324, the women 92 and children 47, living outside the garrison; the number of houses with owners' names was 220. At this period the town was divided into a Lower and Upper Town; the "King's Gardens" stretching along the Allegheny, with a background of wheatfields. The residence of the commandant, a substantial brick building within the fort, was the most pretentious house. In 1815 the population had increased to nearly 10,000. The subsequent history of this city is too detailed to be summarized. Miss Killikelly tells the story in ample manner, yet without any overloading of unessential facts. Her pages throb with the active, busy life that has made Pittsburgh so pre-eminently a manufacturing center, and she tells the story of its commercial, industrial and cultural progress with the skill of a practiced writer. Pittsburgh is probably the most misunderstood city in the United States, and Miss Killikelly is entitled to cordial thanks for her entirely readable account.
There is no foot of American soil richer in historical incident than the point of land at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. Here began that struggle between France and England which was destined to involve many nations in its course, to endure through two generations, and cover with its ravages the face of the civilized world. About the rude fortification at the head of the Ohio cluster a score of names illustrious on the page of history. The author has aimed to present a sketch of the origin and early development of the city that should be correct as to matters of fact and as attractive as possible.
Excerpt from History of Pittsburgh and Environs, Vol. 2 The commander of Fort Pitt in March, 1779, was Colonel Daniel Brodhead. Washington projected an expedition under Brodhead's com mand to cooperate with General Sullivan in an attack on Fort Niagara, but the project was afterwards abandoned, and though Brodhead marched his forces up the Allegheny river as far as Warren, in icting much damage upon the Indians, he accomplished nothing more and returned to Fort Pitt without loss. Brodhead was a man full of projects - one was an expedition down the Ohio and Mississippi against Natchez, another against Detroit, but Washington put a veto on both. This inac tion galled Brodhead, and he gave full token of his restless spirit. Owing to the scarcity of provisions, he found fault with the quartermasters, one of whom was Colonel Ephraim Blaine, grandfather of James G. Blaine, therefore it was not surprising he became involved in an angry contro versy with some of his officers. He was superseded by General William Irvine in November, 1781, who remained until the close of the war. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Excerpt from A Short History of Pittsburgh 1758-1908 George Washington, the first Pittsburgher; William Pitt, Earl of Chatham; Plan of Fort Pitt; Henry Bouquet; Block House of Fort Pitt. Built in 1764; Anthony Wayne; Conestoga wagon; Stage-coach; Over the mountains in 1839; canal boat being hauled over the portage road; View of Old Pittsburgh, 1817; Pittsburgh, showing the junction of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers; The Pittsburgh Country Club; Panther Hollow Bridge, Schenley Park; Entrance to Highland Park; The Carnegie Institute; Court-house; Zoological Garden in Highland Park; Carnegie Technical Schools (uncompleted); Margaret Morrison Carnegie School for Women; Design of University of Pittsburgh; Allegheny Observatory, University of Pittsburgh; Phipps Conservatory, Schenley Park About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Pennsylvania: A Reading List for the Use of Schools With Special Reference to Indian Warfare and the Local History of Pittsburgh The illustrations have value and interest, several of them being views of Pittsburgh in the early stages of its development. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from History of Pittsburgh and Environs James and Virginia (cameron) Irwin were the parents of five children: 5. C. Irwin, an architect of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. A. M. Bowman, who resides at the Irwin homestead in Bellevue; James L. Irwin, president of the Florida Produce and Fruit Company, Jacksonville, Fla; Paul W. Irwin, an architect of Pittsburgh; and Lee S. Irwin. Of further mention. Lee S. Irwin was born in Bellevue, Allegheny county. Pa., April 22, 1877. After public school years were ended, he became interested with his father in the sheet metal business, and when James Irwin died. After forty-e years of successful business, Lee S. Irwin succeded him in the management, and for six years has been the capable head of the James Irwin Com pany. Lately closing its first half century of existence, 1870-1990. The business heretofore conducted on a retail basis was changed in 1914, and is now strictly a manufacturing and jabbing business in wholesale quan tities only. The plant, which is a busy, prosperous one, employs at the height of its busiest season forty hands. Mr. Irwin is a Republican in politics. And a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Irwin married Charlotte Davidson, and they are the parents of a daughter, Jane, born in 1909. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The History of Pittsburgh: With a Brief Notice of Its Facilities of Communication, and Other Advantages for Commercial and Manufacturing Purposes; With Two Maps The title page of our book does this very briefly; but we will make out a preface by saying that our design in preparing our book was to give, from the scanty and scattered materials within our reach, a plain narrative of the steps by which the heavily timbered land, at the head of the Ohio, was converted into thriving and populous cities and Villages, and to point out the advantages which the inhabitants of this location enjoy, such as cheap fuel, salubrity of climate, fine and pure water, and very easy access to the various parts of the country around. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.