Brashear Settlement (Southside (Pittsburgh, Pa.))
The Brashear Settlement was located at 23 Holt Street in the Southside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, the site of Dr. John Brashear's home. The settlement also featured a museum dedicated to the "workmen of America." Dr. Brashear was a prominent Pittsburgh astronomer and educator. The settlement was founded in 1920.
From the description of Records 1926-1935 [mansucript]. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 33986526
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| creatorOf | Brashear Settlement (Southside (Pittsburgh, Pa.)). Records 1926-1935 [mansucript]. | Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives |
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| associatedWith | Brashear, John A. 1840-1920. | person |
| associatedWith | Harpster, John W., 1910-1973. | person |
| associatedWith | Washington, George, 1732-1799. | person |
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| South Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.) | |||
| Zelionople (Pa.) |
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