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When Pittsburgh was incorporated as a borough in 1794 it amassed only a half square mile. The City of Pittsburgh has been absorbing municipalities for centuries. However, unlike other cities—such as Houston, Phoenix, and San Diego—city limits have stayed virtually unchanged since the 1920s.
Jan 24, 2017 · The history of Mt. Washington dates back to the early settlements in downtown Pittsburgh. The hill’s strategic vantage point played a vital role during battles for control of the region. As peace was restored, the discovery of coal in the hillside fueled Pittsburgh’s industrial boom.
1792 (June) Petition for a Pittsburgh Township at the forks. 1792 (September 6) Pittsburgh Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. 1794 (April 22) Pittsburgh borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Jul 29, 2015 · From the 1860s to the 1930s, the city went on an annexation binge, assimilating nearby communities and old estates like some kind of ruthless Pitts-borg.
Early settlers of Washington Township can be traced back to as early as 1735. At that time, it was known as the wild or western frontier of the American Colonies. Washington Township was incorporated in April of 1779 out of Antrim Township by the Cumberland County Quarter Sessions Court. The Township was named after General George Washington.
Oct 20, 2015 · The Agnew post office was located at the mouth of Crows Run, and in 1881 it became the Remington Station of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad.
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Once a metropolitan borough in its own right, Paddington became part of the City of Westminster in 1965 and is today an important part of the character of London.
