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 their jllllct!) form an angle of about 33 degrees.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating historical glimpse into the early 19th-century city of Pittsburgh. Published in 1815, the directory provides a snapshot of its residents, their occupations, and the businesses that thrived during a pivotal time in the city's development. As America expanded westward, Pittsburgh became an epicenter for the iron industry and transportation, and this directory offers a glimpse into the lives of those who helped shape this era. The author's meticulous attention to detail reveals the rich diversity of the city's population, from prominent merchants and skilled craftsmen to laborers and tradesmen. The entries also shed light on the social and economic hierarchy of the time, offering insights into the daily struggles and triumphs that defined life in this burgeoning metropolis. Through this directory, readers can experience the vibrancy and ambition of a young American city on the cusp of great transformation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334737398_0
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