Early Land Marks And Names Of Old Pittsburgh

Before the steel mills, skyscrapers and stadium lights, Pittsburgh was a raw frontier town of forts, ferries and steep muddy lanes. Names remember what time forgets. In "Early Land Marks and Names of Old Pittsburgh", Annie Clark Miller traces how the city's hills, rivers, crossing-places and neighbourhoods first came to be known, revealing the stories behind the places modern maps take for granted. Drawing on early records, first-hand recollections and local tradition, she charts the growth of early Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from the days of Fort Pitt and the western Pennsylvania frontier, offering a meticulous guide to city landmarks and toponyms that still anchor the region today, and creating a classic of American historical nonfiction. More than a simple place names reference book, this is a rich companion for local historians and students, a thoughtful Pennsylvania genealogy research source, a Fort Pitt history book in miniature, and a rewarding introduction to early settlers and towns across what became Allegheny County. Its blend of careful documentation and human detail makes it a cornerstone of any serious Pittsburgh local history or Allegheny County history collection, as well as an inviting read for curious residents and visitors. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint -- a collector's item and a cultural treasure, preserving the origin of Pittsburgh place names and the texture of a vanished city for readers and collectors alike.