Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley (Images of America:

Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley (Images of America: Pennsylvania)
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Pittsburghâ€™s East Liberty Valley originally consisted of lush hunting grounds used by many Native American groups. In the 1700s, British general John Forbes instructed George Washington to build a military road from Fort Ligonier through the East Liberty Valley to the forks of the Ohio River. In 1758, Forbes traveled this widened trail, first named for him, now known as Penn Avenue. Many plantations were established after the Revolution, and the village grew, with its tollhouse and taverns serving stagecoaches and Conestoga wagons en route to Pittsburgh. By the 20th century, East Liberty was one of the wealthiest suburbs in America. Many famous firsts occurred here, including the building of the nationâ€™s first gasoline service station and the founding of the National Negro Opera Company. The area also boasts many famous residents, including Billy Eckstine, Erroll Garner, Gene Kelly, Dick Powell, and Lillian Russell. Through vintage photographs, Pittsburghâ€™s East Liberty Valley salutes the areaâ€™s rich history.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations, maps
ReleaseDate 2008-01-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780738554891

Country	USA
Brand	Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer	Arcadia Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations, maps
ReleaseDate	2008-01-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780738554891

Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley (Images of America: Pennsylvania)