Pittsburgh in 1816 : Compiled by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Granting of the City Charter

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Pittsburgh in 1816" by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. This work serves as a reflection on the city of Pittsburgh during a significant moment in its evolution, presenting a tapestry of life as it was experienced by its inhabitants in the early 19th century. The book primarily showcases local news reports, traveler impressions, and observations of the burgeoning industries, governance, and community life in Pittsburgh, revealing the dynamics of a city in its formative years. The opening of the text establishes the foundation of the account, explaining that it draws predominantly from diverse sources such as contemporary newspapers and writings of early travelers. It highlights key areas such as politics, business, and social life, detailing the establishment of city governance, the economic landscape shaped by industries, and the cultural framework including churches, schools, and entertainment. These elements collectively paint a vivid picture of Pittsburgh's landscape and society during the years immediately following its designation as a city, providing an invaluable window into the historical fabric of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-07-20