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The History of Pittsburgh
The History of Pittsburgh – Sarah Hutchins Killikelly 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 […]
History of Pittsburgh Volume 2
History of Pittsburgh Volume 2 – George Thornton Fleming The selection of Mr. Fleming to prepare this history of Pittsburgh, and the region round about, was most fortunate for the city. He was not only a sturdy grubber after facts but had the ability to dress them up in pleasing style and set them in […]
History of Pittsburgh Volume 1
History of Pittsburgh Volume 1 – George Thornton Fleming The selection of Mr. Fleming to prepare this history of Pittsburgh, and the region round about, was most fortunate for the city. He was not only a sturdy grubber after facts but had the ability to dress them up in pleasing style and set them in […]
Old Pittsburgh Days
Old Pittsburgh Days – Thomas Jefferson Chapman. 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, […]
Allegheny County: Its Early History and Subsequent Development
Allegheny County: Its Early History and Subsequent Development – Lambing/White. A history of the early settlement of Allegheny County, of the midnight raids by the Indians, of the bloody battles, of the hardships and privations endured by the pioneers, and, later on, by the wonderful development and growth of the same during the past century […]
Philadelphia – A History of the City and its People
Philadelphia – A History of the City and its People – Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer Dr. Oberholtzer was engaged upon this book for many months. He has aimed to present the people of Philadelphia, as well as the details of their government, and he has opened new sources of information and presents new aspects in the […]
The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia
The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia – Thompson Westcott Mr. Thompson Westcott, the author, is perfectly at home on this subject, having written „The Guide Book to Philadelphia,“ and a history of the city. In the present volume, he has given a description of all the interesting historic buildings of the city, e.g. Penn’s […]
The Story of Philadelphia
The Story of Philadelphia – Lilian Ione Rhoades Philadelphia is especially rich in historic associations. In its halls were enunciated those principles of human rights that gave birth to free institutions. Here were assembled those patriotic men whose wise words and brave deeds laid the foundations and gave shape to the temple of American liberty. […]
The Book of Philadelphia
The Book of Philadelphia – Robert Shackleton The book of Philadelphia is a title suggestive of a large task. Philadelphia is complex, old, still growing, and he who understands her and writes of his understanding so that others may share it must have energy, insight, and skill. Mr. Shackleton’s book bears ample evidence of his […]