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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Government publications
ISBN : PURD:32754064854247
Author : Stephen Ostrander
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0811727785
Guide to 65 natural areas Lake Erie, Allegheny National Forest, Pittsburgh region, Laurel Highlands > This companion for ecotourists points out western Pennsylvania's best natural attractions and explains why they're special. Birding spots, wildflower preserves, scenic overlooks, geological sites, family recreation areas, forests, rivers, and winding trails are all fully explored. These are areas where visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, or just restful sightseeing. Details on special features, geology, wildlife, and history of each site are provided, as well as basic tourist information and locator maps.
Author : Charles E. Williams
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-27
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781439637104
The discovery of oil flowing from a well in the wilds of northwestern Pennsylvania shook the modern world in 1859. Refined as kerosene for lamps, a lubricant for home and industrial needs, and ultimately as a fuel for transportation in the form of gasoline, oil literally changed the world and defined global economics and politics. Western Pennsylvanias Oil Heritage profiles the history of Pennsylvania oil from its discovery and development to its impact on the culture, economy, and environment of the oil region. These vintage postcards provide a glimpse into the wide-ranging history of western Pennsylvanias oil region, from the cradle of the industry at Oil Creek, to the immensely productive Bradford oil field, and on to cities and towns like Oil City, built largely by the black gold.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Canals
ISBN : UCR:31210024881920
Author : Lisa A. Alzo,Alby Oxenreiter
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 073855037X
Since the late 1800s, sports have played a key role in shaping the very character of western Pennsylvania. The area's largest city, Pittsburgh, boasts well-known professional sports teams in baseball, football, and hockey. In fact, no other city of comparable size has had such success in sports at the professional level, earning bragging rights and the nickname "City of Champions." Sports Memories of Western Pennsylvania is a salute to the athletes, coaches, announcers, and fans, both professional and amateur, who together created a rich sports history for western Pennsylvania.
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Veterans
ISBN : UCR:31210024915868
Author : Solon J. Buck,Elizabeth Buck
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1976-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822974055
A definitive account of nearly every aspect of Western Pennsylvanian life and development up until the War of 1812. The book opens with a narrative of the formative years of the region. Succeeding chapters deal with the development of agriculture, industry, education, religion, social customs, and law and order --all based upon the results of the work of the Western Pennsylvania Historical Survey. Among the more than one hundred illustrations are contemporary pictures, maps, plans of forts, portraits, architectural photographs and more.
Author : United States National Park Service
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0428494609
Excerpt from Study of Alternatives: Western Pennsylvania Region: Its Landscape, People, and Industry In November 1992, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation Commission, acting under the authority of Public Law 100-698, requested that the National Park Service, Partnerships Branch, undertake four studies of the iron and steel, coal and coke, glass, and aluminum industries in the western Pennsylvania region. The studies were to evaluate the resource bases related to these four industries and develop viable alternatives for their conservation, use, and interpretation. Close coordination with state and local partners, both public and private, was considered vital to the successful completion of these planning efforts. The study team determined that the diverse stories of the political, social, and economic development of western Pennsylvania would guide the methodology of data collection for the resource inventory. The region's industrial heritage cannot be understood completely without some appreciation of the other significant chapters in its history. The stories of the brutal warfare of the colonial era, the explosive American expansion in the early 19th century, the technological advances in transportation, as well as the rise of American industry of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reinforce the fact that the region's role as a vital crossroads and rich resource base remained remarkably consistent over time. The stories of these events, combined with many of the region's resources, would give visitors a clearer understanding of how the evolution of one region can alter the history of an entire nation. 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.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1188 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
ISBN : STANFORD:36105029364622
Author : Rachel E. Smith
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467104654
At one time, Western Pennsylvania was home to dozens of small amusement parks, many of them trolley parks. These parks, originally designed to bolster streetcar business, were a way for workers to seek respite from the crowded, dirty cities. While some of these parks never developed into much more than a dance hall and a merry-go-round, others became full-scale amusement parks with rides, entertainment, and other amusements. After years of battling floods, changing economies, the decline of streetcars, and competition from other amusement parks, many of these amusement parks ended up closing their gates for good, the thrills they once provided now relegated to memories. With many of these parks all but lost to time, it is time to take a look back and remember some of the most prominent lost amusement parks of Western Pennsylvania.
Author : Thomas White
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467145152
In the ancient hills and misty hollows of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, generations of locals have passed down stories of a woman with mysterious magical powers. People came from near and far to seek healing and protection through her strange rituals. Some even believed she could fly. Named Moll Derry and nicknamed the Witch of the Monongahela, her legend has been documented by writers and folklorists for more than two hundred years. She is intertwined in many regional tales, such as the Lost Children of the Alleghenies and Polly Williams and the White Rocks. Author Thomas White separates fact from fiction in the many versions of Moll Derry and recounts Western Pennsylvania's folk magic history along the way.
Author : Marion M. Piccolomini
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467104173
Southwestern Pennsylvania has a strong history in the coal, coke, and steel industries that helped shape the region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Existing communities expanded, and new towns were built by mining companies. The available jobs attracted people from around the United States and the world, creating a melting pot of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Industrial efficiency
ISBN : PSU:000071265810
Author : Lois Mulkearn,Edwin V. Pugh
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1954-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822975311
This book presents a county-by-county guide to historic landmarks in western Pennsylvania, and how to reach them. Twenty-seven counties are included, along with maps of each. Along the way, travelers will find historic forts, residences of leading citizens, old iron furnaces, grist mills, churches, inns, taverns, tanneries, and many other intriguing places. Historians Lois Mulkearn and Edwin V. Pugh personally visited each site, and provide background vignettes on them, offering interesting facts and highlights gathered from archival documents.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Brownsville (Fayette County, Pa.)
ISBN : UCR:31210024862078
