Wilkinsburg; named for Gen. John Wilkins Jr.; was incorporated as a borough in 1887. The village was founded on a 266-acre parcel purchased in 1789 by Col. Dunning McNair; who also laid the central street plan. After McNair�s death in 1825; the village was purchased by James Kelly. Caring deeply about the social life of the community; Kelly donated the land for most of the schools; churches; and residences for the elderly. When Wilkinsburg was annexed by Pittsburgh in the early 1870s; Kelly financed the legal battle to have the decision reversed. Through historic photographs from the Wilkinsburg Historical Society and private collections; Wilkinsburg illustrates the development of one of the most historic communities in the region.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I have lived on the Bay all my life and ...By Debora TaylorI have lived on the Bay all my life and found in very educational. ALot of facts that I as totally unaware of!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Charles O.brings back many memories..........0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy MIKE BRADLEYIf you live near this coast its an excellent book.
