Book Overview
German Pittsburgh explores the multifaceted cultural history of German-speaking immigrants and residents in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Today over one quarter of the city's residents claim German heritage, the largest ethnic group in the region. German-speaking Pittsburghers include names like H. J. Heinz, Honus Wagner, and the Kaufmanns, and they produced beloved Pittsburgh beers such as Iron City and Penn Pilsner. It might be surprising to know...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738549347
ISBN13:9780738549347
Release Date:April 2007
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.6" x 9.3"
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Genealogy Must
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
If you are doing genealogy research in Western Pennsylvania this book is a must. Describes why German immigrants mostly migrated to Pittsburgh and why they chose certain parts of the city in which to settle.
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