Project Gutenberg 2013-07-20 Public domain in the USA. 214 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh. Carnegie Library Pittsburgh (Pa.). Carnegie Library 16022669 Pittsburgh in 1816 Compiled by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Granting of the City Charter Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Pittsburgh in 1816" by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. This work serves as a reflection on the city of Pittsburgh during a significant moment in its evolution, presenting a tapestry of life as it was experienced by its inhabitants in the early 19th century. The book primarily showcases local news reports, traveler impressions, and observations of the burgeoning industries, governance, and community life in Pittsburgh, revealing the dynamics of a city in its formative years. The opening of the text establishes the foundation of the account, explaining that it draws predominantly from diverse sources such as contemporary newspapers and writings of early travelers. It highlights key areas such as politics, business, and social life, detailing the establishment of city governance, the economic landscape shaped by industries, and the cultural framework including churches, schools, and entertainment. These elements collectively paint a vivid picture of Pittsburgh's landscape and society during the years immediately following its designation as a city, providing an invaluable window into the historical fabric of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43259/43259-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- History F106 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Schools & Universities 187077 2025-08-17T11:50:40.668383 text/html 162585 2024-10-23T17:15:20 text/html 159507 2025-08-17T11:50:44.438383 application/epub+zip 160437 2025-08-17T11:50:41.382381 application/epub+zip 104019 2025-08-17T11:50:41.011410 application/epub+zip 244524 2025-08-17T11:50:46.900379 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219447 2025-08-17T11:50:44.058380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 163910 2022-09-19T17:43:09.129610 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158470 2025-08-17T11:50:40.150417 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 138602 2024-10-23T17:15:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16449 2025-08-17T11:50:47.033340 application/rdf+xml 21634 2025-08-17T11:50:41.085419 image/jpeg 2992 2025-08-17T11:50:41.049372 image/jpeg 202022 2025-08-17T11:50:40.692406 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog