Pittsburgh�s East Liberty Valley originally consisted of lush hunting grounds used by many Native American groups. In the 1700s; British general John Forbes instructed George Washington to build a military road from Fort Ligonier through the East Liberty Valley to the forks of the Ohio River. In 1758; Forbes traveled this widened trail; first named for him; now known as Penn Avenue. Many plantations were established after the Revolution; and the village grew; with its tollhouse and taverns serving stagecoaches and Conestoga wagons en route to Pittsburgh. By the 20th century; East Liberty was one of the wealthiest suburbs in America. Many famous firsts occurred here; including the building of the nation�s first gasoline service station and the founding of the National Negro Opera Company. The area also boasts many famous residents; including Billy Eckstine; Erroll Garner; Gene Kelly; Dick Powell; and Lillian Russell. Through vintage photographs; Pittsburgh�s East Liberty Valley salutes the area�s rich history.
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