Arthur M Fording

I'm on a small vacation this week, so I don't really have computer access. I had a short window of opportunity here, so I figured that I would share something that I always found fascinating.


There are many recollections of historical facts out there about the West End and Elliott, but this excerpt from Arthur M. Fording's - Recollections and Reminiscencesof West End -- Pittsburgh, PA

Apparently this reference book is catologued at the Carnegie Library-West End Branch. Here is a small piece of this story.


"Little settlements known by distinctive names comprised the West End Section, although never having a corporate existence.Thus we had Crotsburg, up near the Point Bridge. The territorial limits of Temperanceville commenced about where the West Side Belt Railroad crosses Steuben and South Main Streets up the Saw Mill Run Valley to the Old Stone Tavern On the Run, and about to Schmelz' Brewery on Steuben street and comprising part of the hillside on the westerly side of Steuben Street and also that part of the hill adjoining the old Noblestown Road and South Main Street.Reesville was on the easterly side of Saw Mill Run between old Bridge Street (later Park Way and now Plank Street) up the Run to where it is crossed by Independence Street on old Washington Pike.Tinkersville lay between the Old Stone Tavern and the site of the present brick works of James T. Fox.Shalerville lay beyond that to the foot of Mt. Washington."

Please read the entire article that you can find HERE. There are alot of interesting facts that you might find that you never knew about.

I will be without access again until Monday the 25th. See you Then.

Something For the Whole Family

If you are looking for something to do but don't want to spend any money, here's the perfect thing for you. The CLO is playing at the West End Overlook They are going to be performing from your kids favorite movies, High School Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella and more. This looks it will be a great time for the whole family. Below is the article from the Post-Gazette

In the Wings: PMT at the Overlook

Thursday, August 07, 2008

By Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

• Pittsburgh Musical Theater is ready for its annual show at the West End Overlook. Called "Disney on Broadway (live) at the Overlook!" and co-sponsored by the West Pittsburgh Partnership and City Parks, it presents six pros and 10 young members of the PMT Stars youth troupe, Aug. 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16, 7:30 p.m. at the West End Overlook Amphitheater (directions at www.pittsburghmusicals.com; more info there or at 412-539-0900, Ext. 232). The park will be reserved from 6 p.m., so bring a picnic.

Their pitch: "The stunning Pittsburgh skyline (as spectacular as that from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong) is the backdrop for selections from 'High School Musical' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' plus 'The Wedding Singer' and 'Cinderella.' Watching the sun set as the city lights up is unforgettable. Designed to delight the entire family and the price is right -- free."

Cast: (pros) Larissa Petrucci, Jason Swauger, Vinny Tresco, Katie Mae Maloney, Leah Zahner and Katie Kerr; (students) Beth Anderson, Nicki Uram, Anne Ciarlone, Brittany Dorazio, Zuri Hodge, Shannon Daily, Maria Fazio, Zeke Stewart, Krysta Bartman and Adrianne Knapp.

ELLIOTT FEDERATION TEAM MAKES CHAMPIONSHIP

Here is the beginning of a story from today's Post-Gazette regarding the Elliott Federation League baseball team.

PG West: Upstart Elliott battles, loses in championship series in Greater Federation Baseball League
Thursday, August 07, 2008
By Nicholas Tolomeo, Tri-State Sports & News Service

In just its second year in the Greater Pittsburgh Federation League, Elliott has made a quick ascension to the top of the standings.
Elliott reached the league championship series where it was defeated by perennial league powerhouse St. Johns-Lefty's, three games to one.

Please read the rest of the article HERE.


Because this blog is so new, we haven't had the resources to spend more time on the Federation team. Hopefully, by next year we will be able to carry all game results, schedules, photos and stats.

Fashion Show in West End

ALL ABOUT YOUTH & CITY PAPER PRESENTLOCAL MOTION 2008
September 18, 2008

Local Motion is an annual Fashion Show featuring local designers, models and stylists. This year marks the 4th annual show and will be held at James Centre in the West End. Doors open at 7 p.m., show will start at 9 p.m. There will be a food and drink reception from 7-9 p.m. featuring some of the best Pittsburgh’s restaurants.

Walking Tour

Check out this Photo log of a Walking tour through Elliott and West End.

I remember walking many of these steps as a kid. It brings back a lot of good memories.

West End Bypass

Someone made a great point about opening the Wabash Tunnel in a letter to the editor.

Let's go, Wabash
With the construction project at the West End Circle, doesn't it seem like a good idea to lift the restrictions on the HOV lanes in the Wabash Tunnel?
Let more people use the tunnel. It would give a lot of people the chance to see the benefits and hopefully continue to use when the West End project is completed.

STAN KENDRA
Green Tree

Here's a small update from the Gazette.

West End Bypass -- The new South Main Street bridge between Steuben and South Main streets is to be done in October. That will reopen the "back door" route to the city, end the short but congested detour through the West End and ease pressure on the Parkway West, especially inbound in the morning.

ELLIOTT BREWERS WIN MAYORS CUP

After winning against Beechview, Banksville, and Sheraden, the 11-12 year old Elliott Brewers got the chance to play Squirrel Hill at PNC park for the championship.

Elliott defeated Squirrel Hill 3-0 to win the Mayor's Cup.

There is a small write up in today's Post-Gazette, though it mainly discusses the feelings of the kids regarding the Jason Bay trade to Boston.