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946 Western Avenue
ca. 1992-1998
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Title
946 Western Avenue: a researched history
Creator
Peterson, Carol (author) (researcher)
Date
ca. 1992-1998
Identifier
31735047448745
Description
Contains a detailed review of the history, age, and ownership of 946 Western Avenue (originally 86 Western Avenue), in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The building is a three story brick house occupying a 30' wide by 120' deep lot located in the Allegheny West section of Pittsburgh. It was built between 1875 and 1877 by Francis Torrance, president of the Standard Manufacturing Company. Torrance, a native of Ireland, had previously served for many years as manager of the Schenley Estate. Torrance lived in 946 Western Avenue until his death in 1886. Torrance's son Francis J. Torrance, who also worked for the Standard Manufacturing Company, lived with his family in the home until 1918. Between 1928 and the early 1960's the home was known as Torrance House-Home for Blind Women.
Extent
1 online resource (5 leaves)
Type
text
Subject
North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc
North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--History
Geographic Subjects
North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Language
eng
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
Collection
Historic Pittsburgh Book Collection
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