Originally known as Ruthenians; Ukrainians began to immigrate to western Pennsylvania in the late 1800s. Attracted by the region�s growing importance as an industrial center; they settled in cities and towns close to their work. Like other immigrants; they faced many economic and social hardships; but they were proud to call themselves Americans as they firmly preserved and celebrated their ethnic heritage. Their dispersion among the hills and valleys of western Pennsylvania prevented the development of a highly centralized community; but it also preserved many of the unique aspects of a diverse people. Ukrainians of Western Pennsylvania chronicles where these hardworking people settled; the ways they organized community and personal life; the venues through which they presented their heritage; their contributions to the general community; and how their community has grown with the times.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good job.By CustomerI was raised in West Orange between 1942 and 1959 yet had never heard of Crystal Lake or its amusement park before. Similarly I had no idea that a cable car tramway had been built up the flank of the 1st mountain. These and other comparable finds made it a book of discovery. Good job.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I REMEMBER WEST ORANGEBy RICHARD DAMATOI REMEMBER WEST ORANGE BECAUSE I WAS BORN IN WEST ORANGE CLOSE TO EAGLE ROCK AVE. MAIN ST. IT WAS VERY NOSTALGIC TO SEE IT AS IT WAS MANY YEARS AGO.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Scott B. WilliamsLove history and pics. as my family was one of first settlers
