The industrial community of Donora was founded in 1901 on a bend of the Monongahela River; 30 miles south of Pittsburgh. The founding of Donora was the result of social; political; and economic interaction among elite and powerful capitalists. Andrew and Richard Mellon partnered with William H. Donner and Henry C. Frick to create the Union Improvement Company and build a mill; developing the surrounding municipality. In less than a year; the population of Donora quickly boomed from an original 12 residents to more than 4;000 inhabitants. The opportunity for employment drew people from all over the United States and Europe; generating a diverse community. Regardless of differences; the races; religions; and ethnic groups that settled in Donora shared a common value system based on education; hard work; and devotion to faith and family.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful pictoral history look at a large ethnic community yet relatively unknowBy Florante IbanezMany of the photos came from my own collections as well as family and friends giving the book a very personal flavor. We tried to invoke for the reader a sense of their own being part of the story and common popular past times (i.e. work. family parties. recreation. organizations. arts. etc.) that cut across ethnic lines. Though limited to a set number of pages and photos with text. the book keeps local history interesting and invites the reader to search for their own personal family and local history. It has been told to the authors that this particular installment to the Images of America series from ARCADIA Publishing was one of the more pleasurable to read. Please look for the other "Filipinos in......" also on from ARCADIA Publishing to gain an overall vantage of Filipinos in America.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Filipinos of the South Bay Great Keepsake for Generations to ComeBy tlzunigaI ran across this book by accident while doing a search on my father. Fred Balcena. Jr. What a great surprise to find a picture of him Ive never seen before. In addition. I found historical information of my uncle. Robert (Bobby) Balcena and my niece Jodi Legaspi.Thanks to the authors for capturing these great memories and to for making the book available. It will be enjoyed by my family for many generations to come. Im even going to buy copies for my sister and brother.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Early Filipino History in SoCalBy lao tzuBrowsing in a book store. I was amazed to notice relatives and family friends on the cover.I was 3 years old when the picture was taken and had never seen it before. An interesting and informative account of post-war life in the Filipino community of LA county.
