Pittsburgh was the birthplace of the inclined plane, and there were more built here than in any other city in the world. Contained in this book are the histories of many of these incline and street railway companies and the names, faces and backgrounds of the Pittsburgh men whose vision conceived, financed, built and operated them.
The first book of its kind to explore this turbulent period in our history as it directly affected the Pittsburgh area--"Highly recommended" by Andrew Wagenhoffer of CIVIL WAR BOOKS AND AUTHORS.
Packed with information and photographs that are unique to the area around O'Hara Township in Allegheny County, Pa., including Aspinwall, Blawnox, Fox Chapel, and Sharpsburg.
Includes records of births, deaths; communion participants; ministers; members; constitution and by-laws; a list of the persons who signed the constitution, with their death dates; letters; burial permits, etc.
