Evolution of Ward Public Schools Across Allegheny City
A historical survey details the growth of ward school systems from early brick and frame buildings on North Avenue Chestnut Street and Liberty Street to the unified Allegheny public schools. It notes expansions, newly erected high schools, the 22 buildings, library holdings, and the board of controllers led by Prof. James Morrow. It also highlights regional colleges and seminaries including Western Theological Seminary and United Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observatory Min
North Avenue
Sherman Avenue
Observatory Hill
North and
Cedar Avenurs
Kom
Third Stresta
Sinee
Washington
Allegheny
Kenade Street
Bellaing
Chestnut Street
Chestnut Sree
Fourth Ward
South Common M. FE
Avery Street
Sandusky Street
Liberty Street
Manchester
Chartiers
Fayette Streets
Fulton and
Page Streets
Saeving
Biath
Imm
Montowockip
Borough of
Neville
Echool
Nivewberry Alley
Deaver Avenues
Nobert M. Clerk
Chartlera
Nayelle Etreeta
Ile Bowllty
Ile
Chartiera Birect
Loonst
Sixth Ward
Reserve Township
Duquesne Borough
New Troy
Spring Garden
Woodville
McClure Township
Troy Hill
King Garden
Alleghenia I
Angle
Humboldt
Eighth Ward
River Avenue
Berr
Emne
Ohie Street
James Shipman
Select
Ninth Ward
Ross Township
Board of Directors
William and Hanover
SF Sansee
Tio Township
Avon
Charlee Aiont
Derryeville Road
Os Township
Art
Melure Township
Mise Lane
Arrawberry Lane
Woodland Avenue
Shady Lane
Davieville
Brighton Road
Wood's Run
Twelfth Ward
Heserve Township
Thirteenth Ward
Clark Street
Baptist Church
Robinson Street
Dr. Swift
Temperance Ark
Universalist Chapel
Second Ward
Middle Alley
North Commons
Mierman Avenue
Paslle
Alleheny
Mitteburg
Anderson
Anderton
Allegheny Public Schools
James Morrow
Allenheny
Western Theological Seminary of
The
Presbyterian Church
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Western University
Allegheny City
John McDonald
Matthew McDonald
John
Federal Street
Sanduskey Street
Summons
Church Avenue
Lacooleatevat
Memorable Years in Allegheny Weather of 1850 and 1815
On September 27 1850 Allegheny endured a severe hail storm with ice chunks up to eight inches across and weighing as much as 11 ounces breaking windows and alarming residents. Pittsburg faced greater damage with hail penetrating iron roofs and horses seeking shelter in warehouses. The year 1815 also stands out with frost snow and ice every month, leading to crop failure and reliance on Massachusetts seed due to long transport times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Federal Street
Pittsburg
Water Street
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
City Council Plans Bread Size Rules for Poor Bakers
A New Orleans reform council explores regulating loaf sizes for Beenta by impoverished bakers while avoiding interference with a prominent local joe company in the b cent piece market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Joe
History of Allegheny’s Volunteer Fire Department
A vintage account recalls Allegheny Borough’s fire service birth in 1620. It notes leaders like James E. Crow, Robert Jones as chief, and early engines Columbus and Hope, plus a riot over a public hall site and clashes with rival companies leading to a rebuilt facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny’s Volunteer Fire Department
Allegheny
United States
Pennsylvania
James E. Crow
Robert Jones
Isaac Lightner
Allegheny Town
Diamond
Columbus
Hope
Nicholas Weightley
Alex. Johnson
Inson
Quincy Hall
John Quincey Adama
Robinson
Foon
Dank Lane
Martin Street
Ocouae
Marion Avenue
Hope Engine Company
Paidure Department
Wos
Washington Fire Loeery
Artiseas
Smith & Holmes
Robert Mildy
O. Reel
Uncle Sam
Union Avenue
Montgomery Avenue
James McVicker
Washington Swain
George Blackstock
Penn Company
Ohio Street
Pittsboro
Penn
Early Columbus Fire Company 1830s Engine Purchases and Reforms
A historical record describes 1833 to 1838 fire department developments in Columbus. It notes rewards for incendiaries, funding for new apparatus, purchase offers from Clark and Freeman, council approval, and the shift toward a formal department with four wardens and a bell-ringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couvell
Beardes
Howe
Stroup
Axes
Oglaos
Friltlona
Lella
Clark & Freeman
Phwalx Mew Company
Philadelphia
Hope Vireo Company
Council
Phauls
Wiliam Meade
Public Dell
Thomas Griffin
Peter Boswell
Thomas Barnet
Joseph Irwin
William H. Clark
James Cole
Columbus
R. A. Campbell
Fire Department Riots and Early Allegheny Parks
An 1849-1850 riot era profile details fire company turmoil in Pittsburgh and Allegheny. It covers the Phenix and Washington engines, town politics, fines, and the 1849 firemen’s riots that fractured the Washington company and strained city councils. It also describes the Allegheny Parks with fountains, promenades, and public concerts highlighting civic spirit.
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Washington Company
J. J. Binning
Pittsburg
Allegheny
City Councila
Curious Allegheny Land Trades and Notable Figures
The article recalls historical land deals in Allegheny, recounting how Robert Hare declined a two acre riverside lot in 1615 to sell flour in Pittsburgh and buy a new farm near Horseshoe Bend. It notes local figures like Taggart and Matthias McGonnigle, and describes long‑standing property values and civic roles in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
L. D. McCandless
Mr. Taggart
Robert Hare
Cork’s Run
Ohio River
Pitteburg
Horseshoe Bend
Perryeville Road
Andheater
Aeule
J¢he Taggart
Trewin Avenue
Andrew Teer
Herbert Mare
McCandlew
Long Union
Matthias McGonnigle
Montgomary Avenue
Mr. Shields
Pastare
Parka
Union Avenue
Montgomery Avesus
Matthias McGonnlglw
Alleghen
Connell
Pittsburg
Allegheny Poor Board
William Robinson
Bridges of Marble
In Mexico on a float trip a drummer on the Rt. Lowla Globe Democrat praises a railroad named the Mexican Gulf road. He extols bridges of marble and ties of mahogany, alleging wasteful materials are repurposed to save costs amid a tragic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican Gulf
Mexico
Mayen
Rt. Lowla Globe Democrat
Mexican Gulf Road
York
Allegheny Parks Showcases Civic Ambition for Generations
The Allegheny City park system spans 100 acres at the city core and is maintained by the city with a devoted superintendent, William Hamilton, and local donors. Notable features include a palm house with a 190 foot long, 94 foot high glass atrium, a two acre lake, and monuments to Civil War soldiers. The grounds host extensive plant collections, evergreen trees planted by General Grant and George Washington, and the Humboldt monument. The Conservatories house a wide range of tropical and decorative plants, and the chrysanthemum show is nationally recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Street
Conservatorien
Conservatories
Federal Street
Parke
Allegheny Parks
East Park
North Avenue
Church Avenue
Stockton Avenue
West Park
Ridge Avenue
Cupid
Ies
Sherman Avenue
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Childran
Ake
Hamilton
Beda
Fred Mayer
Hamilton Bhimself
Erfurt
Germany
Allegheny City
William Hamilton
General Grant
George Washington
Mananas
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
IXTAR
TNR Perlic School
Ayetem
Jato
Thresatory
Bluventh Warda
Flrst Ward
OLD
Colored Schools
Harper's
Mase
Fred
Hum
Nepes In
Manger
Ke and
Dalleametreeta
Vira
General Mobinson
General Mobleson
Gen
Aueh Rowdylam
He Ington
Allegheny Ore Company
Day Waa
Hore
William Pann
Exgine House
South Common Methodist Episcopal Church
Gus Hasselbsugh
Phenix
Phanix Company
James Binning
Hen Irwin
John E. Park
H. E. Davis
William M. Davis
Hanix
William Pen
William Peon
Dave Caldwell
Bill Philiips
Tom Aldridge
Joe Parker
Fittaning
Piiteburg
Rhoncieneany
Third Atrant
Avenue
Ferry Atree
Third Presbyterian
Penn Cotton
T. K. Liteh
Liteh & Dinamond
Burgess John Morrison
Ladies’ Relief Society
Orphan Asylum
Washington Monument
Henry Charles
Gay Alley
Arch Street
Ates
Great Flats
Alleghueny
Pitteburg Oro Department
Alleghany Boys
Alleghany
Tonn Mill
LOS
Lacock
East Common
Egerton
Russell and Herron
Humboldt Monument
Lincoln
Ikie Bemron
Allegheny’s Parks
Cafennce
Padental
Granita
Nuresore
Hampton Battery
Berlin
Listne Son
Hampton Monument
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