Illustrated Guide And Handbook Of Pittsburgh And Allegheny, Describing And Locating The Principal Pl

Walk the streets of Pittsburgh and Allegheny as a Victorian visitor once did, guided by those who knew every corner of the twin cities. Industry reshaped these river hills. First issued as an illustrated city guidebook and historic travel handbook, The Illustrated Guide and Handbook of Pittsburgh and Allegheny sets out the principal Pittsburgh tourist attractions and Allegheny city landmarks at the height of industrial age Pittsburgh. Clear descriptions and period illustrations turn this vintage Pittsburgh guide into an unexpectedly vivid local history reference for curious travellers and readers, family researchers, and Pittsburgh history buffs. More than a record of streets and buildings, this compact portrait of 19th century Pittsburgh belongs to the rich tradition of historic American city guides, revealing how residents wished their city to be seen by visitors, investors, and new arrivals. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Ideal for local history shelves, for collectors of city guides, and for anyone fascinated by Pittsburgh and Allegheny, this carefully prepared edition offers effortless access to an urban world otherwise encountered only in rare book rooms and archives.