A firsthand record of Pittsburgh’s devastating fire on April 10, 1845, with the losses and relief given in full detail.
This edition preserves a historical snapshot of a city in crisis and the community response that followed.
This book collects the official account of the great fire, including the individual losses and the contributions made for relief. It presents a clear, contemporary view of the damage, the people affected, and the early relief efforts that followed the disaster.
Use this edition to understand how a mid-19th century city documented disaster, counted losses, and organized aid. It reads as a historical ledger and a window into Pittsburgh’s past.
- A ledger-style record of personal and property losses from the fire
- Documentation of relief contributions and community response
- A primary-source glimpse into 1845 Pittsburgh and its daily life during crisis
- Context for local history enthusiasts and researchers of 19th-century urban disasters
Ideal for readers of local history, 19th-century American urban life, and historical event documentation.