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946 Western Avenue

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  • Title
  • 946 Western Avenue: a researched history
  • Creator
  • Peterson, Carol (author) (researcher)
  • Contributor
  • University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
  • Statement of Responsibility
  • by Carol J. Peterson.
  • 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
  • Collection
  • Historic Pittsburgh Book Collection
  • Contributor
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Rights Information
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