Squirrel Hill: A Neighborhood History (American Chronicles)
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (593 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467136255 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Early settler John Turner, half brother of renegade Simon Girty, survived capture by Native Americans and experienced firsthand the change from dangerous wilderness to established farming community. Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood began on the frontier of western Pennsylvania 250 years ago and developed into a vibrant urban community. Hyman Little, Herman Kamin and countless others moved to the hill and made it Pittsburgh's premier Jewish community, with a tightknit cluster of synagogues, temples and a thriving business district. Wealthy landowners Henry Clay Frick and Mary Schenley bestowed Squirrel Hill its grand public parks. The Squirrel Hill Historical Society and editor Helen Wilson explore the fascinating history of one of Pittsburgh's historic neighborhoods.
Book Will Inform and Entertain This book is a treasure. It presents the history of Squirrel Hill, the crown jewel of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods. The book enriches the historical record of Squirrel Hill’s diverse past. Edited by Helen Wilson, the book traces the neighborhood’s past to its geological formations and the cultural heritage of Native American, French and British settlers. Later settlers included Jewish immigrants, making Squirrel Hill the heart of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community. Historian Barbara Burstin has written an informative chapter on the ne. "A great resource about one of Pittsburgh's Greatest Neighborhoods!" according to -JK. This is a fantastic book! Thank you to the Squirrel Hill Historical Society, Helen Wilson and all of the contributors. This is a great resource about one of Pittsburgh's greatest neighborhoods. I highly recommend the book! John K.
Membership in SHHS is growing as more people come to share its enthusiasm for the history of their vibrant neighborhood. It has amassed a collection of texts, photographs and memorabilia and maintains a Museum Board at the local branch of Carnegie Library, with changing exhibits about Squirrel Hill's history. The SHHS offers monthly lectures on topics of local interest and walking tours o
The SHHS offers monthly lectures on topics of local interest and walking tours of historic places in the community. . Membership in SHHS is growing as more people come to share its enthusiasm for the history of their vibrant neighborhood. It has amassed a collection of texts, photographs and memorabilia and maintains a Museum Board at the local branch of Carnegie Library, with changing exhibits about Squirrel Hill's history. About the Author The Squirrel Hill Historical Society, formed in 2000, is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers dedicated to researching, preserving and celebrating the history of Squirrel Hill, the largest and most diverse neighborhood in the city of Pittsburgh. Its website, squirrelhillhist