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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24ZV_orrs-block-house_Tarentum-PA.html
Built in 1783 by Cpt. Robert Orr. This was built in the town of Tarentum for protection of the traders. At the time Tarentum was known as a resting area for hunters and traders. The blockhouse had a trap door and no windows, just peep holes for…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24ZU_westinghouse-gas-wells_Pittsburgh-PA.html
In 1884, George Westinghouse drilled a natural gas well here on his estate, Solitude, now Westinghouse Park. When gas was struck, an uncontrolled geyser erupted for a week. Within two years, Westinghouse obtained over 30 patents for the distributi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22LQ_braddocks-last-encampment_White-Oak-PA.html
At or near this point, July 8, 1755. Major General Edward Braddock with his army camped on his military expedition against Fort Duquesne. Here also, George Washington, who having taken ill at Bear Camp, Now Oakton Maryland, June 19, 1755, rejo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22LP_fort-reburn_White-Oak-PA.html
Original site of a blockhouse built by area settlers as protection from Indians. The patent was acquired in 1788 by one of the builders, Adam Reburn and become known as "Fort Reburn." Reburn's 218ΒΌ - acre homestead, "Galilee."…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21Y7_simon-girty_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Born near Harrisburg, Girty crossed cultural boundaries between native and white societies. He was captured and adopted by Seneca Indians in 1756. Upon his release, he settled here with his family. He worked as an interpreter for the British and A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21HP_the-homewood-cemetery_Pittsburgh-PA.html
The Homewood Cemetery Incorporated 1878
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20EO_the-mansion-house_Pittsburgh-PA.html
This building marks the site of the hotel where Lafayette lodged from May 30 to June 1, 1825 on his tour as the nation's guest. The tavern was known as the Mansion House and was removed about 1838.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20EN_mellon-square_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Mellon Square is dedicated to the memory of two brothers Andrew W. Mellon 1855-1937 and Richard B. Mellon 1858-1933 Their industrial leadership, civic spirit and philanthropy advanced immeasurably the welfare of the community
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YH5_borough-of-bradford-woods_Bradford-Woods-PA.html
Named for landowner Thomas Bradford. Bradford Woods was first settled along the Harmony Trolley Line as a summer retreat in the fresh country air. It was Incorporated so that a school could be established for the children of the community.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X8S_herb-scott-historical_Wexford-PA.html
· Auto racing stock car champion and life long resident of Wexford · Racing career spanned four decades, 1948-1979 · 10 time Pittsburgh Racing Association champion · 3 time Dapper Dan Club of Pittsburgh …
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