This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Pittsburgh Story from Fort Duquesne to Steel City Growth
Uncle Ray describes Pittsburgh origin from Fort Duquesne to Fort Pitt and city growth through river trade. Noting Washington as surveyor visitor in 1753, steamboat era arrival, and population rise to over half a million by 1910. Highlights coal and oil wealth fueling steel industry dominance. Also mentions SIGHTS IN STRANGE INDIA leaflet with Frank C. Pape photos and Uncle Ray text.
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