Pittsburgh's South Side

(Part of the Images of America: Pennsylvania Series)

by Stuart P. Boehmig

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

In 1763, King George III granted 3,000 acres of bottomland on the south side of the Monongahela River to Maj. Gen. John Ormsby for his service in capturing Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War. Just 100 years later, this flat river plain became the center of the "Workplace of the World." Powerful industrial giants such as B. F. Jones, James Laughlin, and Henry W. Oliver were drawn to the area, making it the heart of the Industrial Revolution...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0738539392

ISBN13:9780738539393

Release Date:April 2006

Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)

Length:128 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography History Photography State & Local Travel

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Pittsburgh's South Side

(Part of the Images of America: Pennsylvania Series)

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us