Jeannette; the Glass City; was the first industrial city in Westmoreland County. From Jeannettes founding in 1888 by Pittsburgh industrialist H. Sellers McKee; the city was destined for fame. Jeannette produced more glass in various forms than any other city in the world. At one time there were seven great glass factories in Jeannette; all producing glass that was shipped worldwide. Jeannette was a beautiful planned Victorian town; and the residents were proud of their city. A new form of correspondence became popular: the penny postcard. Jeannette features postcards showing the areas Victorian mansions; workers row houses; factories; schools; churches; businesses; streets; and government buildings.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very nice nostalgic look at Hamtramck MichiganBy wallydVery nice nostalgic look at Hamtramck Michigan. Brought back many memories. Greg Kowalski has several similar books about Hamtramck available on .0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Historic Town.By CustomerA lot of interesting facts. Some that I was aware of. some that I forgot. others that I never knew. I lived there for 20 years growing up as a boy into adulthood.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy BarbGreat place to have grown up in the early 20th century and a good read.
