Squirrel Hill: A Neighborhood History (American Chronicles)
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (924 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071W7JMLM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 298 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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David Hammerstein said Book Will Inform and Entertain. This book is a treasure. It presents the history of Squirrel Hill, the crown jewel of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods. The book enriches the historical record of Squirrel Hill’s diverse past. Edited by Helen Wilson, the book traces the neighborhood’s past to its geological formations and the cultural heritage of Native American, Fr. A great resource about one of Pittsburgh's Greatest Neighborhoods! This is a fantastic book! Thank you to the Squirrel Hill Historical Society, Helen Wilson and all of the contributors. This is a great resource about one of Pittsburgh's greatest neighborhoods. I highly recommend the book! John K.
The SHHS offers monthly lectures on topics of local interest and walking tours of historic places in the community. It has amassed a collection of texts, photographs and memorabilia and maintains a Museum Board at the local branch of Carnegie Library, with changing exhibits about Squirrel Hill's history. Membership in SHHS is growing as more people come to share its enthusiasm for t
The SHHS offers monthly lectures on topics of local interest and walking tours of historic places in the community. It has amassed a collection of texts, photographs and memorabilia and maintains a Museum Board at the local branch of Carnegie Library, with changing exhibits about Squirrel Hill's history. . About the Author The Squirrel Hill Historical Society, formed in 2000, is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers dedicated to researching, preserving and celebrating the history of Squirrel Hill, the largest a
The Squirrel Hill Historical Society and editor Helen Wilson explore the fascinating history of one of Pittsburgh’s historic neighborhoods.. Early settler John Turner, half brother of renegade Simon Girty, survived capture by Native Americans and experienced firsthand the change from dangerous wilderness to established farming community. Wealthy landowners Henry Clay Frick and Mary Schenley bestowed Squirrel Hill its grand public parks. Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood began on the frontier of western Pennsylvania 250 years ago and developed into a vibrant urban community. Hyman Little,