White Oak, Pennsylvania

Historic House, Park

In 1783, a block house was built by the U.S. Government as protection from the Indians. Adam Reburn was put in charge of the block house and it was called Reburn?s Station. In 1788, Reburn purchased the property that included 200 acres of land and made it his home. Later on, John J. Muse purchased the in the mid- 1800s. John J. Muse was an active politician from 1858 to 1859 and served as treasurer of Allegheny County and represented Allegheny County in the legislature. He built the colonial farmhouse and added the orchard, pine trees and gardens.

Braddock, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Boston, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

McKeesport, Pennsylvania

History

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Murrysville, Pennsylvania

History

Pitcairn, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Art, Culture, General, History, Nature Centers, Specialized

The museum and its collections are the legacy of Helen Clay Frick, daughter of Henry Clay Frick, one of America’s greatest industrialists and art collectors. During your time at the Frick, you can view fine and decorative arts and artifacts, magnificent exhibitions and vintage cars and carriages … take part in educational programs and concerts … enjoy fine dining and more.

Wilmerding, Pennsylvania

General, History, Library, Science

The George Westinghouse Museum provides a retreat into early 19th century Wilmerding where George Westinghouse lived and worked. The museum features Westinghouse's life and career by documenting his accomplishments and focusing on his many inventions. The Museum in his honor is not only a tribute to George Westinghouse, one of the world's foremost inventors and entrepreneurs, it is likewise a tribute to the thousands of men and women who have worked for the Westinghouse companies over the years, and whose achievements have made the lives of people everywhere safer, easier and more pleasant.

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

History, Historical Society, Library

Our Historical Society is collecting the history of the 14 present day communities of the original Mifflin Township of 1788. We are looking for genealogies of the early families, photographs and written histories. We try to preserve the local histories of municipalities and churches by collecting anniversary booklets. Through contributions, we are collecting memorabilia, photographs and books pertaining to the 14 communities that we serve: Baldwin, Clairton, Dravosburg, Duquesne, Hays, Homestead, Jefferson Hills, Lincoln Place, Munhall, Pleasant Hills, West Elizabeth, West Homestead, West Mifflin, and Whitaker.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

History

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

History

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

History

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

The Swissvale Historical Society preserves and promotes the history and heritage of this borough. The society has a wide collection of historical documents.