Great Ship Canal Dreams and Pittsburgh's Turn of Fate
A historical reminiscence recalls a grand ship canal linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, shaping commerce and sectional politics. An old superintendent recounts the 1850s building saga in Pittsburgh, detailing delays, contractor troubles, and vast government spend, as the city watched a monumental era unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakes Michigan
Erie
Atlantic
Gulf
Gulf of Mexico
Pittsburg
Supme Hte
Harrison McKee
Baby McKree
Growing the Lotus Aquatic Gardens in Allegheny Parks
Superintendent Hamilton unveils plans for a premier aquatic garden in Allegheny Parks funded by Henry Phipps. A central 48 by 30 foot tank will be surrounded by 32 slate tanks for aquatic plants including lotus varieties such as the Victorias Regia. The garden, which will feature frost tolerant lotus specimens, aims to be the nation’s finest and open to the public in early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Allegheny Parks
United States
Henry Phipps
Japan
China
India
Victoris Regia
Amazon River
Brazil
South America
Bordentown
Mr. Hamilton
Samuel J. Tilden
Graystone
Kimball
The Smithfield street building saga revived after thirty years
A fragmented reminiscence traces the long delay in completing government buildings on Smithfield Street later known as Van Winkle Avenue. The tale recounts editors chasing scoops, political battles, and a line of superintendents from Nevins to Malone, with delays stretching into 1910 and beyond amid grand architectural ambitions and political clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft’s
United States
Tue
Prrrs- Bueg DisPaTca
Smithfield Street
van Winkle Avenue
Johnstown
Citioes
Brotherhood
Jove
Pclty
Tas Distatce E
Grover Cleveland
Nevins
Malone
J. W. Patterson
Benamin Harrison
cKee
Michael Malone
Honest Malone
Democrata
Long Delayed Structure Finally Finished After 62 Years
The article recalls a project started before a president’s birth that took 62 years to complete. Interest faded and funding was scarce as telegraphs and fees rose, but the building eventually stood as a museum of nineteenth century red tape. The 1903 completion date and 1943 journal notes frame the enduring public reaction in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Iron and Gas
Rio Janeiro
Rio
United States of America
Soaut de Maeng Te
Ba McKee
Durnos
Brenas
Lou Dennison's Dog a Noted Thief and Loveable Mascot
Lou Dennison chief clerk of the Water Bureau recalls his dog Jack who died at 17. He describes Jack as a habitual thief who helped fetch balls, pears, and even corn cobs, earning both amusement and trouble among East Liberty residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Dennison
The
Water Bureau
Jack
East Liberty
Eethe
Liberty
Prideful rider falls from cable car on Fifth Avenue
At about 7 50 last night a male passenger attempting to alight as the Fifth avenue car neared Oakland fell after a mishandled jump. He landed on the pavement sustaining serious injuries while the conductor laughed and the passengers stared. The man’s name was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Oakland
Rapi
Btere Open Til Christmas Evening Sale
Sale notice announces extended hours and special offers for Christmas shopping. Jos Hionrarm and Ba Hitch Ayeae listed as participating merchants. Customers urged to visit the stores in the evening for enhanced value and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Hionrarm
Surgeon performs rare brain operation to cure epilepsy
A Philadelphia surgeon led a landmark procedure by Keen to remove diseased brain tissue from a nine year old boy, confirming diagnosis as the epilepsy source. The operation used trephination and galvanic testing to reproduce seizures and verify the lesion, with the patient recovering under antiseptic care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Philadelphia
W. W. Keen
Jefferson Medics College
Funeral rites for Bishop Tuigg held in Altoona
Bishop Tuigg died Saturday. funeral planned at St John’s Altoona with Pontifical Mass by Bishop Phelan and attendance of Pennsylvania bishops. Claims of 100 priests in procession, Cardinal Gibbons expected, and Altoona crowds to honor the late prelate. Separate notices include local obituaries and commercial ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Wall
St. Paul's Cathedral
Altoona
Tuigg
St. John’s Church
Phelan
Province of
Pennsylvania
Mullin
Erie
McGovern
Harrisburg
O'Hara
Scranton
Cardinal Gibbons
Ryan
Philadelphia
Altoons
John McNevin
Sion
Alons
Jederiey
Father
St. Mary of Mercy Church
Pittsburg
Father Tuigg
St. John’s Parish
Pittsh
Cibyra
Asia Minor
Father Matthew Association Forms Under Bishop Phelan
Rt Rev Bishop Phelan conferred his mark on Father Matthew Association in this city a new temperance group for Catholic young men. The circle plans literary study and moral uplift mimicking Chautauqua and Columbian Circles while stressing total abstinence for membership. Membership lasts two years as the group seeks influence through better citizenship and self culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Matthew Association
Temperance Organization
C Lass
Pire
Phelan
Also Mentioned on This Page
America
Father Time
It Regan
Brien Paon
Mephistopheles
M. L. Malone
Michael McGowan
Washington
Stone
McGowan
B. Donovan
Pittsburg Iron Company
Uncle Sam
Mr. McGowan
Hamilies
A. D. 1889
A. D
Little
Keen
Kean
Isle of Riel
William Forbes
Addinent Hewson, Jr
Tuigo
Altoonna
Gibson
Overholt
Gheimer
New England
Max Klein
Federal St
Allegheny
Bocas & Buut
Jerous
James H. Arguy & Co
Fifth Ave
Pennsylvania Avenue
Allegheny City
Bowery
Prigay
FP. U
Mompay
St Mary's Church
Frieda
Imon Faneral
Idnton Street
Eleventh Ward
Oo MospAy
Mary's
Chaoroh
Stanton
EEA Tor Oy
Joann
Greenwood Cemetery
New
Ee Ee Pottery
Joie
Wattles & Sheafer, Jewelers
Latimer
London
TM. Latimer
South Diamond Streets
Morpar
Handkerchief Department
Main
Boggs & Buhl
Matthew Clad
Brrowax
James H. Arzu & Co
Hood
Weslington
Blocker
Derby
Meriden
John Flocker & CO
Offich Tebere
Sessa S
Broom Manufacturers
B. Murdoch
John R&a
Murdoch
Artistic
Inatertance Co
North
Old Mother Goose
Bo-Peep
Red Riding Hood
Jack and
Gill
Old Mother Hubbard
S Shoe
Cinderella
Fleishman & Co
Pittsburg, PA
Tr Reat Insurance
Hartford
Conn
Edwards & Kenney
Fourth Avenue
Pittaburg
Jali
KEW
Martin
Treadwell
Wood Street
Delewe
Fourth Ave
Dell
Schurr
Deslers
Pimbarg
Llin & Sons Bam
Sterling
Danziger’s
Sixth St
Penn Ave
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!