Bridgeville has a rich historical heritage dating back to Colonial times. In the early 1800s; a small village grew along the meandering Chartiers Creek between two bridges on the Black Horse Trail. The construction of the Chartiers Valley Railroad; the establishment of the Norwood Hotel; and the opening of commercial bituminous coal mines in the region generated a population boom that motivated residents to seek autonomy from Upper St. Clair Township. In 1901; the borough of Bridgeville was incorporated; and the next 50 years saw the community become the social and business center for the four neighboring townships with schools; churches; and a bustling downtown business environment. Bridgeville remains close enough to Pittsburgh to enjoy the cultural advantages of a big city; yet far enough away to retain the feel of a small hometown.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Hurricane Hazel and the CarolinasBy Patricia TrusselleThe book did a good job of capturing the damage to the coastlines of the Carolinas.Even into the center of NC.Where the main crop at that time was tobacco. The pictures were very goood.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. picture bookBy Waldo MedlinIts interesting enough but t only took about 30 minutes for me to leaf through it. Thought it would be more substantial.
