Captivating and entertaining; this new collection of historic images brings to life the past of Glenshaw; Pennsylvania; focusing on the period between the mid-1800s to the 1940s. With insightful captions and breathtaking images; readers are introduced to many of the early residents who shaped the future of this area of Shaler Township; and we are transported back in time to see early homes and places of work; play; worship; and education. In 1800; John Shaw Sr. purchased 600 acres of land just 8 miles north of the city of Pittsburgh. He built a log sawmill to prepare lumber for his home; and later built a log gristmill which stood until 1845 when his son replacedit with a larger mill. The new mill stood on property across from the local school; and the area became known as "Shaws Glen. During the period covered in this book; Shaler Township; incorporated in 1837; grew from a quiet milltown of just 2;000 residents to a bustling suburb of the Steel City. Today; over 33;000 people call this area home.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. first book was betterBy Giannina_Gwish it had more info. the first book seemed better0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Book for PhotographerBy Michael LongI got this book first. and found that the first vol. was needed actually first. There is a lot of references to the first vol. So save yourself the headache and get either both together or the other vol. first.... Both books are great. Its written for the photographer/stylest. And I wish I had gotten the set earlier. A wealth of knowledge.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. too much text. few picsBy Neto TrevinoI bought this book looking for a graphic reference for food decoration. but I only found few of them a plenty of text.
