Excerpt from The Pittsburgh Directory for 1815: Containing the Names, Professions and Residence of the Heads of Families and Persons in Business, in the Borough of Pittsburgh, With an Appendix Containing a Variety of Useful Information
The ground plot of the town is triangular, the streets running parallel with each river, which at theirjunction form an angle of about 33 degrees.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive compendium of Pittsburgh's early history, with a focus on the city's commercial and industrial development. Published in 1815, the directory records a time when Pittsburgh was transitioning from a frontier town to an important manufacturing hub. The author provides detailed accounts of the city's businesses, industries, and residents, offering a valuable glimpse into the daily life and economy of 19th-century America. The book also includes a variety of maps and directories that enhance its historical value. For historians and anyone interested in the growth of America's industrial cities, this remarkable book offers a wealth of insights into the birth of a major American metropolis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334741609_0
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