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The Pittsburgh Public Schools online collection contains images from 1911 through 1978 showing events and activities of students, teachers, parents, and board members of the Pittsburgh School District.
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- Fort Pitt Blockhouse
- Neill Log House
- Titlenure
- Wyckoff-Mason House
- Woodville
- The Old Stone Tavern
- Walker-Ewing-Glass Log House
- Walker-Ewing House
- The John Frew House
- Torrence House
The Blockhouse is the oldest authenticated building west of the Allegheny Mountains. Originally constructed in 1764 as one of five defensive redoubts for Fort Pitt, it is the only still-standing remnant of the fort. It was spared when the rest of the fort was demolished in 1795 because it was already in use as a residence by Isaac Craig. The sturdy...
The Neill log is the oldest building in Pittsburgh that wasoriginally built to be a home. John Neill (or Neal) immigrated from Ireland in 1736 and settled near present-day Harrisburg. He later brought his wife, Margaret, and seven children from Ireland to the New World, where he and Margaret had two more children. Two of his sons established homest...
Located at 3215 Kennebec Rd. in Bethel Park, this privatehome is registered with the Pittsburgh Historic Landmarks Foundation, but Aland I were unable to find any historical information about it.
This log house, at 6133 Verona Rd. in Penn Hills, was built in 1775 by Isaac Wyckoff. It is still a private home and is operated as an Air B&B. See the Air B&B sitefor pictures of the lovely, authentic colonial-era interior.
Virginia native John Neville arrived in Pittsburgh in 1774 to command the Virginia troops at Fort Dunmore (later remained Fort Pitt), and started construction of his home, Woodville, around the same time. His home at Woodville survives on Washington Pike and was occupied until 1975. The house opens for tours only on Sundays, but Al and I spent an e...
See my earlier blog post about this fascinating site. 1782 is an approximate date for the Tavern’s construction. It may date as far back as the 1750s.
This is the “settler’s cabin” thatSettlers Cabin Park is named after. Asmall cabin with a very sturdy chimney, it sits just inside the park onPinkerton Run Rd. The site is lovely,with a pretty little stream running in the wooded valley below and a chickencoop nearby where we saw a teacher giving a talk to a group ofpreschoolers. The children were m...
Gabriel Walker built this second house around 1790. It stand less than a mile from the first house, on Baldwin Rd. near Noblestown Rd. It is thought to have originally been more a hunting cabin than a primary residence. The Gabriel brothers had somehair-raising adventures in the Western Pennsylvania wilderness. In 1782, their estate was raided by I...
Also called the Sterrett House. Located in Pittsburgh’s Westwood neighborhoodat 1566 Poplar Street, this is still a private residence. The original stone section of the house andthe stone springhouse date to about 1790. The Greek revival addition dates to 1840.
Located at 121 Colson Drive in Pleasant Hills, this private home is registered with the Pittsburgh Historic Landmarks Foundation, but Al and I were unable to find any historical information about it.
This Pittsburgh Photographic Library Collections contains over 18,000 images from a photography project initiated by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development to highlight the redevelopment of Downtown Pittsburgh during the early 1950’s.
Dec 13, 2019 · A trio of houses on Troy Hill comes with an undercover history, including two buildings with unexpected interiors.
Jun 5, 2024 · Regardless of your age, you'll likely find these 10 vintage photos of Pittsburgh in the 1970s mesmerizing. Although a lot has changed, seeing these unique images might still inspire you to pack your bags and head to Pittsburgh for a getaway.
Shadyside and the East End had emerged as Pittsburgh’s most affluent suburb, and home to many of these industrialists. Spectacular mansions were built for these families. Mansions that have withstood the test of time and are still in use today.
