Wilkinsburg, pennsylvania images of america series by. Wilkinsburg pa allegheny county 7 vintage postcards. The wilkinsburg historical society was founded in 1934 as the group for historical research on wilkinsburg village and environs 17881887. I have recently been informed that there is a heroic bronze statue of lincoln at wilkinsburg erected by subscriptions from the school children in 1916. Wilkinsburg is a class aa school that competes in district 7 of the wpial western pennsylvania interscholastic athletic league the wilkinsburg tigers boys basketball team had a perfect regular season in 2002 with a record of 240.
Borough managers office administration office hours. Black, who is a pittsburg carpenter, and a sister, mary, who is the wife of o. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us. Residents were upwardly mobile, and the schools were very good. Curbside recycling program recyclables are picked up in the borough every other week on the residents regular garbage day.
List of books and articles about pennsylvania history. Apr 25, 2007 the wilkinsburg historical society was founded in 1934 as the group for historical research on wilkinsburg village and environs 17881887. S wilkinsburg is adjacent to five neighborhoods of the city of pittsburgh and. Wilkinsburg funeral homes funeral homes in wilkinsburg, pa. Pa wilkinsburg, world war, 19141918, wilkinsburg, pa. A list of these publications and many past issues of the keystone as well as many o ther items such as, maps, equipment diagrams and plans are also available from the society. The population was 15,930 at the 2010 census, having lost more than,000 in the 70 years since 1940, when 29,853 people were enumerated. Wilkinsburg high school, wilkinsburg, pennsylvania. Dunning mcnair, who also laid the central street plan. Wilkinsburg, pennsylvania, in allegheny county, is 6 miles e of pittsburgh, pennsylvania. History of wilkinsburg, pennsylvania unknown binding january 1, 1940 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This is the official facebook page for borough of wilkinsburg.
Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. See more ideas about lincoln highway, christmas tree images and american mansions. Aug 04, 2012 the first presbyterian church, wilkinsburg, pennsylvania by george taylor. Womans christian temperance union, wilkinsburg, pa. The wilkinsburg historical society will be meeting on monday evening, october 17 to show the history of the wilkinsburg chamber of commerce. Wilkinsburg historical society is now meeting quarterly, four times a year. In addition to houses in wilkinsburg, there were also 3 condos, 1 townhouse, and multifamily units for sale in wilkinsburg last month.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A brief history of the first presbyterian church, wilkinsburg, pennsylvania historic pittsburgh history of the beulah presbyterian church, from october 1784 to september 1884 genealogy gophers wilkinsburg city directories. In addition to the keystone, the society periodically markets thoroughly researched books and other materials concerning the history, equipment and operations of the prr. The first presbyterian church, wilkinsburg, pennsylvania by george taylor. Superintendent of schools wilkinsburg, pennsylvania my dear sir. Anna holt passed away on march 7, 2020 at the age of 105 in wilkinsburg, pennsylvania. Funeral home services for anna are being provided by white. Wilkinsburg is a borough in allegheny county, pennsylvania, united states adjacent to the city of pittsburgh. Collection contains a constitution and bylaws, a directory, reports, minute books, a membership roll book 1911, programs, memorabilia, and published histories regarding organizational operations and activities of the womans temperance union of wilkinsburg from 18851955. Caring deeply about the social life of the community, kelly donated the land for most of the schools. Records description collection contains a constitution and bylaws, a directory, reports, minute books, a membership roll book 1911, programs, memorabilia, and published histories regarding organizational operations and activities of the womans temperance union of wilkinsburg from 18851955. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Anniversary of the wilkinsburg bank, wilkinsburg, pennsylvania 18961946 from wilderness to modern city minnie markham et. Both her parents are deceased, her mother having died when mrs.
The historic pittsburgh book collection contains publications from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that document pittsburgharea history and culture. Find your dream home in wilkinsburg using the tools above. Wilkinsburgarea historical tornado activity is near pennsylvania state average. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet.
Bell telephone company of pennsylvania, 1936 free dons list homestead borough directory. The borough was always, however, a mildly transitional area. We found 5 books set in wilkinsburg and others set nearby map. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. See more ideas about dream city, interesting buildings and white city. Search census records 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1890 veterans. The first presbyterian church, wilkinsburg, pennsylvania. Fifteen years of civic history civic club of allegheny county, pittsburgh, pennsylvania, october, 1895december, 1910 source. The borough was named in honor of william wilkins, secretary of war under president john tyler. The population was 19,196, at the 2000 census, having lost more than 10,000 in 60 years since 1940 when 29,853 people were enumerated. Wilkinsburg train station restoration project, wilkinsburg, pennsylvania. Students could rip out the form on the last page of a classroom magazine and submit their order through their teacher.
Wilkinsburg, pennsylvania city information, fast facts. The wilkinsburg school district is a small, urban public school district serving the mostly african american community and pittsburgh suburb of wilkinsburg, pennsylvania. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. S3 digitized by the internet archive in 2012 with funding from state.
Remember to always place your recyclables away from regular garbage on collection day. A brief history of wilkinsburg historic pittsburgh. According to 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 19,196. A brief history of wilkinsburg published in celebration of the 50th. Schultz, a contractor of wilkinsburg, pennsylvania. By 1937, about 85 percent of households had telephones, 95 percent had radios, and 55 percent had automobiles. Join facebook to connect with gerald fox and others you may know. A genealogical and biographical history of allegheny co, pa every name index. Wilkinsburg white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa.
Wilkinsburg by wilkinsburg historical society arcadia. As of 2019 the population was 1,216,045, making it the states secondmost populous county, following philadelphia county. The village was founded on a 266acre parcel purchased in 1789 by col. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Pittsburgh telephone directory, bell telephone company of pennsylvania, 1936 free dons list homestead borough directory, polk, 19378 free dons list includes hays, homestead park, homeville, lincoln place, mifflin township, munhall, munhall terrace, new homestead, west homestead, and whitaker. Wilkinsburg train station restoration project home. All books set in wilkinsburg on the global book map. A genealogical and biographical history of allegheny county, pennsylvania ancestry. After mcnairs death in 1825, the village was purchased by james kelly. Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. The unrest of indian disturbances, the ongoing french and indian war, and boundary disputes between pennsylvania and virginia made the area undesirable to settlers.
Wilkinsburg, pennsylvania see other formats ip r h \ v. Wilkinsburg genealogy in allegheny county, pa usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 allegheny county 3,754 wilkinsburg 52. An old neighborhood reblooms outside pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Internet archive the history of the masonic fund society for the county of allegheny from the year 1847 to 1923 with biographical sketches of deceased members of the board of trustees source. Part of the surrounding pittsburgh metro area, the town is not isolated and is home to some 19,196 residents. The historic pittsburgh book collection comprises published material from the 19th and 20th centuries that document pittsburgh in the printed word. Wilkinsburg is a borough in allegheny county, pennsylvania, united states.
A genealogical and biographical history of allegheny county, pennsylvania family history library. Note that the borough has gone to single stream recycling all recyclables can be comingled. The purpose of the society today is to promote interest in the history and landmarks of the borough of wilkinsburg and to collect, preserve, and publish historical data and documents. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to. Books set in wilkinsburg, pa, us 5 books set in wilkinsburg.
Well, times change so here are some books with a direct tie to wilkinsburg and the class of 64. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. The district encompasses approximately 3 square miles 7. A brief history of wilkinsburg published in celebration of.
Historic pittsburgh book collection historic pittsburgh. In 1948, a partnership with pocket books helped scholastic revolutionize access to books and bring reading to the masses. Search the history of over 418 billion web pages on the internet. The chamber has its roots in 1893, just six years after the incorporation of wilkinsburg, and has worked for 123 years to help the business community in wilkinsburg. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. The ancestry and world war i letters of william galbraith. Price new from used from unknown binding, 1940 please retry. In 2011, the wilkinsburg tigers finished the season with a pennsylvania ranking of 9th in the state. Beginning in 1920, wilkinsburg was one of pittsburgh s most outstanding suburbs. A former autorepair shop on a quiet corner in wilkinsburg, pennsylvania, seems an unlikely neighborhood catalyst. Prior to the late 1760s, there was little european settlement in western pennsylvania.
Allegheny county, pennsylvania online historical directories. Wilkinsburg funeral homes funeral homes in wilkinsburg. The iconic and historic wilkinsburg train station has been vacant for over 40 years. Wilkinsburg area historical tornado activity is near pennsylvania state average. Funeral home services for anna are being provided by white memorial chapel of point breeze.
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