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100 1 _aCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh
245 1 0 _aPittsburgh in 1816 :
_bCompiled by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Granting of the City Charter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-07-20
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPittsburgh (Pa.) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43259
999 _c84098
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