Papers 1932-1963 (bulk, 1960-1963).

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

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The fire that destroyed over one-third of Pittsburgh, Pa. began on April 10, 1845. The fire destroyed over twelve hundred buildings and caused $25 million worth of damage. From the description of Centennial of the Pittsburgh fire of 1845 materials 1945 [papers]. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 50291660 ...

Ohio Company (1747-1779)

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The Ohio Company, founded in 1747, represented the trading and land prospecting interests of a handful of Virginia planters. Thomas Lee was appointed president, Nathaniel Chapman served as treasurer, and John Mercer was both secretary and general council. In that year, John Mercer's son, George Mercer, was appointed the company's representative in England. In 1748 the British Crown approved a land grant to the company to be administered by the Colony of Virginia. The grant covered the Ohio terri...

Morse, Charles V., 1898-1982

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Charles M. Stotz was a prominent architect and proponent of historic preservation in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. Stotz's interest in historic preservation prompted his work on "The early architecture of western Pennsylvania" and "Outposts of the war for empire." In addition, Stotz worked on restoration projects at Fort Pitt, Fort Ligonier, and Old Economy Village. From the description of Oversized 1901-1975 MSO#21 1962-1975. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat r...

Mercer, George, 1733-1785.

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James, Alfred P., 1886-1971.

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Alfred Proctor James was a professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh and accomplished historian of colonial western Pennsylvania, who was active with the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. From the description of Papers 1932-1963 (bulk, 1960-1963). (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 31749253 ...