| Around Troy Hill, Spring Hill, and Reserve Township Contributor(s): Yanosko, James W. (Author), Yanosko, Edward W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738575925 ISBN-13: 9780738575926 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Social Science | Emigration & Immigration - History | Social History |
| Dewey: 974.8 |
| LCCN: 2011922717 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.5" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania - Locality - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Historic photographs of the German and Croatian immigrants who flocked to this area on the outskirts of Allegheny City, and their customs, religions, skills, and traditions. The Reserve Tract across from Fort Pitt was set aside in the 1780s by the government of Pennsylvania as a way of raising funds to pay the troops who had served during the American Revolutionary War. Although many areas in the commonwealth were set aside like this, few grew to such prominence as the distinct neighborhoods of Troy Hill, Spring Garden, Spring Hill, and Mount Troy. Photos of the German and Croatian immigrants who helped build a new nation by providing steel, leather products, food, and even beer; their spirit and work ethic set a standard that many Americans to this day try to emulate. The Heinz complex, the old E&O Brewery, St. Anthony's Chapel, Most Holy Name Church, and the Teutonia Mannerchor are several of the local landmarks that were established generations ago and are still being utilized today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Yanosko, James W.: - James W. Yanosko partnered with his father, Edward W. Yanosko, to gather this collection of photographs and stories from a multitude of people, many of whom are active members in the Allegheny City Society and the Spring Hill Civic League. The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all. |