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Title
Early 20th Century Panorama - Intersection of Castle Shannon Boulevard and Willow Avenue
Description:
This is a picture of the intersection of 1916 Castle Shannon Boulevard and Willow Avenue taken from a photo postcard. Major features include the Castle Shannon Golf Club, repair shops for the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad, the Methodist Protestant Church and the Castle Shannon Hotel.
Date (origin):
1916
Picture ID #:
0001
Title
View from Thompson Terrace - Business Section of Poplar and Willow Avenues
Description:
This is a picture of the business section of Poplar and Willow Avenues viewed from Thompson Terrace, taken from a 1908 photo postcard. Among the businesses along Willow Avenue you can see Belzhoover's General Store, Klein's Boots and Shoes, and the Oddfellow's Hall. Across the railroad tracks are the businesses burned down during the great fire of 1915. Along Poplar Avenue there was the First National Bank of Castle Shannon and Ralph W. Martin's Grocery Store.
Date (origin):
1917
Picture ID #:
0002
Title
A Bird's Eye View of Castle Shannon - West Side Belt Railroad
Description:
In this picture you can see the village of Castle Shannon as laid out by the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad in 1872. The West Side railroad trestle crosses over the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon railroad tracks. Poplar Avenue parallels the West Side belt tracks. Other streets shown are Willow Ave, Pine Ave, and Locust Ave.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0003
Title
Extension of Poplar Avenue and Chestnut Street
Description:
This is a picture of Poplar Avenue and Chestnut Street from a 1909 photo postcard. You can see in the background the First Presbyterian Church standing where it was originally built in 1898. Near the bottom is the right of way that became the route for the trolley.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0004
Title
Chestnut, Elm and Poplar Streets - 1909
Description:
Early 20th century Castle Shannon panorama showing Chestnut and Elm streets and Poplar Ave. Points of interest include Presbyterian Church on top of the hill, company story, and West Side Belt Railroad station.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0005
Title
View of Willow Avenue from Thompson Terrace - 1890's
Description:
This is a panorama of early 20th century Castle Shannon taken from Thompson Terrace. Streets shown are Washington Ave, Park Ave, and Willow Ave in the business section. Also shown are the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon railroad tracks, passenger and freight station.
Date (origin):
1890
Picture ID #:
0006
Title
Castle Shannon from Hamilton Road
Description:
This is a panorama shot of Castle Shannon taken from near Hamilton Road. In the foreground are the Presbyterian Church and the old school house on the hill. This picture is from approximately 1900 before the railroad developed the hill.
Date (origin):
1900
Picture ID #:
0007
Title
Multiview of Castle Shannon Postcards
Description:
This is a photo postcard that is a multiview of several postcards of Castle Shannon. Included are the Castle Shannon Hotel, the Waterman Hotel, St. Ann's Church and the golf links.
Date (origin):
1912
Picture ID #:
0008
Title
Greeting Card - 1910
Description:
This is an example of a greeting card produced for the community. This is from Kathleen Vitte's house, a Shannon resident who had this one routed from Carnegie, PA.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0009
Title
First National Bank of Castle Shannon
Description:
This is a picture of the First National Bank of Castle Shannon, which was established in 1904 along Poplar Avenue. This was the site of the big bank robbery on May 14, 1917. Note the hitching post in front. This is believed to be the first bank in the South Hills.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0010
Title
Corner of Pine and Poplar - 1915
Description:
This is a picture early prominent Castle Shannon residences at the corner of Pine and Poplar Avenues which were constructed in the early 1900's. The house at 3726 Poplar Avenue was built by Doctor Poole, and was later the residence of Samuel Barton, long-time president of the bank. The house at 3730 Poplar Avenue was constructed by the Mesta family and later on was the long-time residence and office of Doctor William Scott.
Date (origin):
1915
Picture ID #:
0011
Title
Castle Shannon Hotel
Description:
This is a picture of the Castle Shannon Hotel at the corner of Washington Avenue and Railroad Street in 1915. The Castle Shannon Hotel was built in 1874 by Philip Goeddel. This was Castle Shannons first business. Mary Anne Schenot and her husband leased the hotel in 1903 and later purchased it from Goeddel. Mrs. Schenot ran it until her death in 1937. This is why the hotel was also known as Schenot's Hotel.
Date (origin):
1915
Picture ID #:
0012
Title
Pearl Theater
Description:
This is a picture of the Pearl Theater owned by Mary Schenot. It was on Railroad Street near Washington Avenue. The current site, where the theater stood, is 3803 Willow Avenue. The theater burned down in 1951, when it was known as the Castle Theater.
Date (origin):
1920
Picture ID #:
0013
Title
Presbyterian Church - Lebanon Avenue
Description:
The church was built in 1898 on Lebanon Avenue. It was moved to its current location at 3636 Poplar Avenue in 1911.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0014
Title
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation - Company Mine #2 Store
Description:
This company store stood at Chestnut Street and Willow Avenue. It burned down in 1930. The original structure was built in 1902.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0015
Title
Castle Shannon Inter Urban Trolley
Description:
This picture was taken on Railroad Street near what is now Castle Shannon Boulevard, at the site of the former Castle Shannon Borough Building. This particular trolley went to Washington, PA.
Date (origin):
1912
Picture ID #:
0016
Title
Street Scene of Business Section - Willow Avenue and Park Avenue
Description:
This is a picture of the business district with Belzhoover's General Store and in the background you can see the Odd Fellows Home.
Date (origin):
1912
Picture ID #:
0017
Title
Street Scene - Willow Avenue
Description:
This picture was taken across the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad tracks. This is the site of the Great Fire of 1915. All of the buildings pictured burned down in August 1915. In the leftcorner you can see the wooden trestle for the belt railroad.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0018
Title
Street Scene - Willow Avenue
Description:
This is a picture taken from reverse angle to picture 0017. This is actually a shot taken closer to the time of the Great Fire of 1915. In this picture the trolley tracks have replaced the railroad tracks.
Date (origin):
1915
Picture ID #:
0019
Title
Saxonwald Greenhouses
Description:
This is a photo postcard of the Saxonwald Greenhouses. These greenhouses stood at the corner of Library Road and Grove Road. They were owned by Henry Mushke and built in the late 1800's to early 1900's.
Date (origin):
1917
Picture ID #:
0020
Title
Castle Shannon Hotel - 1890
Description:
This is a picture of The Castle Shannon Hotel, Castle Shannon's oldest business. It was built in 1874 at the present corner of Willow Avenue and Castle Shannon Boulevard by William Goettel. The grocery store on the right became The Pearl Theater.
Date (origin):
1890
Picture ID #:
0021
Title
William Hold Bakery
Description:
This is a picture of the William Hold Bakery. It was built right down the road from The Castle Shannon Hotel in 1878. Here you can see William Hold and his brother Louis standing in front of the building, which burned down in the Great Fire of 1915.
Date (origin):
1880
Picture ID #:
0022
Title
William Hold Bakery - Lunchroom
Description:
This is a picture of the William Hold Bakery in 1910 after a lunchroom and ice cream parlor were added. On the right you can see The Castle Shannon Hotel.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0023
Title
Early 20th Century Panorama - Intersection of Castle Shannon Boulevard and Willow Avenue
Description:
This is a picture of the intersection of 1916 Castle Shannon Boulevard and Willow Avenue taken from a photo postcard. Major features include the Castle Shannon Golf Club, repair shops for the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad, the Methodist Protestant Church and the Castle Shannon Hotel.
Date (origin):
1916
Picture ID #:
0001
Title
View from Thompson Terrace - Business Section of Poplar and Willow Avenues
Description:
This is a picture of the business section of Poplar and Willow Avenues viewed from Thompson Terrace, taken from a 1908 photo postcard. Among the businesses along Willow Avenue you can see Belzhoover's General Store, Klein's Boots and Shoes, and the Oddfellow's Hall. Across the railroad tracks are the businesses burned down during the great fire of 1915. Along Poplar Avenue there was the First National Bank of Castle Shannon and Ralph W. Martin's Grocery Store.
Date (origin):
1917
Picture ID #:
0002
Title
A Bird's Eye View of Castle Shannon - West Side Belt Railroad
Description:
In this picture you can see the village of Castle Shannon as laid out by the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad in 1872. The West Side railroad trestle crosses over the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon railroad tracks. Poplar Avenue parallels the West Side belt tracks. Other streets shown are Willow Ave, Pine Ave, and Locust Ave.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0003
Title
940 Locust Street - 1909
Description:
This is a picture of 940 Locust Street in 1909. This home was owned by Mrs. E. J. Beltzhoover and taken by William Smith. It is adjacent to the property of the library.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0027
Title
William Smith (1884 - 1962)
Description:
This is a picture of William Smith taken in 1910. William Smith was the oldest grandson of William Smith who was the owner of the Smith Farm and much of the land of Castle Shannon. William Smith was a Biologist and a Biology teacher at Schenley High School. Many of the photographs for the newspaper 'The News' were taken by him. We also have him to thank for many our images used on this web site.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0028
Title
First National Bank - Castle Shannon
Description:
This is another picture taken of the First National Bank in Castle Shannon from a photo postcard. It shows an angle that gives lots of detail, including a horse and buggy on a hitching post. The house seen in this picture is present day 3730 Poplar Avenue.
Date (origin):
1912
Picture ID #:
0029
Title
Myer's Garage - 1910
Description:
This is a picture of Myer's Garage that stood on what is now the present site of Castle Shannon Auto Body at 947 Castle Shannon Boulevard. This picture was taken from a photo postcard.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0030
Title
Park Avenue - 1910
Description:
This is a picture of Park Avenue at the beginning of the 20th Century. This was taken from a newspaper clipping from The News. You'll notice all of the farm buildings and present day Myrtle Avenue to the right of the fence.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0031
Title
Castle Shannon Hotel - 1910
Description:
This is a photo postcard of the Castle Shannon Hotel. M. A. Schenot was the proprietor as indicated by the sign. If you look carefully you can see the detail of the front porch that was added well after the hotel was built.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0030
Title
St. Anne's Church - 1909
Description:
This is a picture of the original St. Anne's Church that stood from 1893 to 1963. This building stood at the corner of Willow and Rockwood. You'll notice the parish house to the right. After the steeple was struck by lightning the bell was moved up the hill.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0033
Title
St. Anne's Church and School - 1915
Description:
This is a picture of St. Anne's Church, school and convent. This is the building that originally stood at Rockwood Avenue and Margaretta. If you look carefully you can see St. Anne's Cemetary in the background.
Date (origin):
1915
Picture ID #:
0034
Title
St. Anne's School House - 1900
Description:
This is a picture of how the original St. Ann's school looked before a brick fascade was added.
Date (origin):
1900
Picture ID #:
0035
Title
German Evangelic Church - 1913
Description:
This is a picture of the German Evangelic Church as it stood in 1913.
Date (origin):
1900
Picture ID #:
0036
Title
Methodist Church
Description:
This is a picture of the original Methodist church in Castle Shannon. It stands on the corner of Myrtle and Castle Shannon Boulevard. If you look carefully you can see how the bell tower has changed.
Date (origin):
1900
Picture ID #:
0037
Title
Presbyterian Church - 1911
Description:
This is a picture of the Presbyterian church as it stood on the hill from 1898 to 1911.
Date (origin):
1911
Picture ID #:
0038
Title
Christmas 1898 - Presbyterian Church
Description:
This is a picture of the Presbyterian church's altar decorated for Christmas in 1898.
Date (origin):
1898
Picture ID #:
0039
Title
Presbyterian Church after the move - 1912
Description:
This is a picture of the Presbyterian church after it was moved down off of the hill in 1912.
Date (origin):
1912
Picture ID #:
0040
Title
Presbyterian Church after the move - 1912 - Right Side
Description:
This is a picture of the right side of the Presbyterian church after it was moved down off of the hill in 1912.
Date (origin):
1912
Picture ID #:
0041
Title
A Bird's Eye View of Castle Shannon - West Side Belt Railroad
Description:
In this picture you can see the village of Castle Shannon as laid out by the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad in 1872. The West Side railroad trestle crosses over the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon railroad tracks. Poplar Avenue parallels the West Side belt tracks. Other streets shown are Willow Ave, Pine Ave, and Locust Ave.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0003
Title
Great Fire of 1915 - Aftermath
Description:
This is a 3-panel picture from the Great Fire of 1915. The original caption of this photo explains that it appeared in the Pittsburgh Sun. This shows three shots of the William Hold Bakery after the fire.
Date (origin):
1915
Picture ID #:
0033
Title
Great Fire of 1915 - William Hold Bakery
Description:
This is a picture of remains of the William Hold Bakery after the Great Fire of 1915. The Hold Bakery was built in 1878 and burned down on August 30, 1915.
Date (origin):
1915
Picture ID #:
0044
Title
Great Fire of 1915 - William Hold Bakery the day after
Description:
This is a picture of the William Hold Bakery the day after it burned down. William Hold is standing on the right side of the picture.
Date (origin):
1915
Picture ID #:
0045
Title
Washington Avenue - 1916
Description:
This is a picture of Washington Avenue (now known as Castle Shannon Boulevard) after the great fire of 1915. It shows the Castle Shannon Hotel and Laughlins Funeral Home. You'll also notice how much narrower the road is compared to today.
Date (origin):
1916
Picture ID #:
0046
Title
Washington Avenue - Castle Shannon Hotel
Description:
This is view of Washington Avenue looking at the Castle Shannon Hotel.
Date (origin):
1916
Picture ID #:
0047
Title
Intersection of Willow and Washington Avenue - 1916
Description:
This is a picture of the intersection of Willow and Washington Avenue (now Castle Shannon Boulevard). On the right is Doyle's Drug Store and across the picture are streetcar tracks. On left side is the Castle Shannon Hotel.
Date (origin):
1916
Picture ID #:
0048
Title
Extension of Poplar Avenue and Chestnut Street
Description:
This is a picture of Poplar Avenue and Chestnut Street from a 1909 photo postcard. You can see in the background the First Presbyterian Church standing where it was originally built in 1898. Near the bottom is the right of way that became the route for the trolley.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0004
Title
Chestnut, Elm and Poplar Streets - 1909
Description:
Early 20th century Castle Shannon panorama showing Chestnut and Elm streets and Poplar Ave. Points of interest include Presbyterian Church on top of the hill, company story, and West Side Belt Railroad station.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0005
Title
View of Willow Avenue from Thompson Terrace - 1890's
Description:
This is a panorama of early 20th century Castle Shannon taken from Thompson Terrace. Streets shown are Washington Ave, Park Ave, and Willow Ave in the business section. Also shown are the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon railroad tracks, passenger and freight station.
Date (origin):
1890
Picture ID #:
0006
Title
Castle Shannon from Hamilton Road
Description:
This is a panorama shot of Castle Shannon taken from near Hamilton Road. In the foreground are the Presbyterian Church and the old school house on the hill. This picture is from approximately 1900 before the railroad developed the hill.
Date (origin):
1900
Picture ID #:
0007
Title
Castle Shannon from Hamilton Road
Description:
This is a panorama shot of Castle Shannon taken from near Hamilton Road. In the foreground are the Presbyterian Church and the old school house on the hill. This picture is from approximately 1900 before the railroad developed the hill.
Date (origin):
1900
Picture ID #:
0007
Title
Early 20th Century Panorama - Intersection of Castle Shannon Boulevard and Willow Avenue
Description:
This is a picture of the intersection of 1916 Castle Shannon Boulevard and Willow Avenue taken from a photo postcard. Major features include the Castle Shannon Golf Club, repair shops for the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad, the Methodist Protestant Church and the Castle Shannon Hotel.
Date (origin):
1916
Picture ID #:
0001
Title
View from Thompson Terrace - Business Section of Poplar and Willow Avenues
Description:
This is a picture of the business section of Poplar and Willow Avenues viewed from Thompson Terrace, taken from a 1908 photo postcard. Among the businesses along Willow Avenue you can see Belzhoover's General Store, Klein's Boots and Shoes, and the Oddfellow's Hall. Across the railroad tracks are the businesses burned down during the great fire of 1915. Along Poplar Avenue there was the First National Bank of Castle Shannon and Ralph W. Martin's Grocery Store.
Date (origin):
1917
Picture ID #:
0002
Title
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation Mine 2 - Coal Tupple
Description:
This is a picture of the coal tupple for the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation. In the background you can see mining houses and street cars running under the conveyor belt. This mine was open from 1902 until 1938.
Date (origin):
1931
Picture ID #:
0060
Title
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation Mine 2 - Truck Loading Area
Description:
This is a picture of the coal truck loading area at the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation. In the background you can see the terminal.
Date (origin):
1917
Picture ID #:
0061
Title
Castle Shannon Coal trucks loading/p>
Description:
This is a picture of the trucks from Castle Shannon Coal in the terminal loading area.
Date (origin):
1931
Picture ID #:
0062
Title
Castle Shannon Coal logo
Description:
This is an example of one of the logos used by Castle Shannon Coal Company.
Date (origin):
1931
Picture ID #:
0063
Title
Castle Shannon Coal logo 2
Description:
This is an example of one of the logos used by Castle Shannon Coal Company.
Date (origin):
1931
Picture ID #:
0064
Title
Shaker Screens - Castle Shannon Coal
Description:
This is an example of advertising for Castle Shannon Coal Company in a local newspaper.
Date (origin):
1931
Picture ID #:
0065
Title
Picking Tables - Castle Shannon Coal
Description:
This is an example of advertising for Castle Shannon Coal Company in a local newspaper during the 1930's.
Date (origin):
1931
Picture ID #:
0066
Title
Castle Shannon Coal is Cleaner
Description:
This is an example of advertising for Castle Shannon Coal Company in a local newspaper during the 1930's.
Date (origin):
1931
Picture ID #:
0067
Title
After the mines - 1
Description:
This picture shows what the whole area between Kilarney and Linden Grove after the coal tipple was knocked down. The mining houses were destroyed in 1948.
Date (origin):
1949
Picture ID #:
0068
Title
After the mines - 2
Description:
This is a picture that shows what the area between Kilarney and Linden Grove looked like after the coal tipple was knocked down. You can see the Castle Tavern in the top left corner. The mining houses were destroyed in 1948.
Date (origin):
1949
Picture ID #:
0069
Title
After the mines - 2
Description:
This is a picture that shows the mining area after the coal tipple was knocked down. The mining houses were condemned. This particular photo shows where the trolley line stopped.
Date (origin):
1949
Picture ID #:
0070
Title
After the mines - 4
Description:
This is a picture that shows the mining area after the coal tipple was knocked down. This picture shows the hollow after the mines had been closed.
Date (origin):
1949
Picture ID #:
0071
Title
Company Store - Chestnut & Willow Avenue
Description:
This is a picture of the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation company store, built in 1902. It burned down in 1930. This photo is from around 1910.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0072
Title
Company Store
Description:
This is a picture of the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation company store during a typical day.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0073
Title
Company Store - Winter Time
Description:
This is a picture of the company store in the winter time. You'll notice at the back is a school house. This school house pre-dates the store. This is the original building where the Hamilton School bell hung.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0074
Title
Company Store - Inside
Description:
This is a picture of the inside of the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company store.
Date (origin):
1910
Picture ID #:
0075
Title
Company Houses - Library Road condemned
Description:
This is a picture from the Hilltop Record of the company houses along Library Road when they were being condemned. You'll notice that houses are below the road.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0076
Title
Company Houses - Rear View Library Road
Description:
This is a picture of the back side of the company houses that stood on Library Road. This picture was originally mispublished as part of Upper St. Clair. They were eventually all knocked down.
Date (origin):
1920
Picture ID #:
0077
Title
Company Houses - Rear View Library Road
Description:
This is a picture of the company houses on Library Road from the back side, from the area of where The Castle Tavern now stands. In the background you can see the slag piles behind some of the houses.
Date (origin):
1920
Picture ID #:
0078
Title
Company Houses - Rear View Library Road
Description:
This is a picture of newer houses on Library Road near The Grove. This is early in the time of the houses. Many of the workers in the company store were German, as were many business owners at this time. As a historical marker, you can see the Saxonwald Greenhouses in the background.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0079
Title
Library Road near Havelock
Description:
This is a picture of Library Road looking north towards the Castle Tavern.
Date (origin):
1940
Picture ID #:
0080
Title
A Bird's Eye View of Castle Shannon - West Side Belt Railroad
Description:
In this picture you can see the village of Castle Shannon as laid out by the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad in 1872. The West Side railroad trestle crosses over the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon railroad tracks. Poplar Avenue parallels the West Side belt tracks. Other streets shown are Willow Ave, Pine Ave, and Locust Ave.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0003
Title
Library Road and Castle Shannon Boulevard
Description:
This picture was taken from where Waterman's Hotel once stood (now McGuiness). On one corner stands Waterman's Garage and Hilltop Lumber.
Date (origin):
1930
Picture ID #:
0083
Title
Extension of Poplar Avenue and Chestnut Street
Description:
This is a picture of Poplar Avenue and Chestnut Street from a 1909 photo postcard. You can see in the background the First Presbyterian Church standing where it was originally built in 1898. Near the bottom is the right of way that became the route for the trolley.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0004
Title
Connor Road looking towards Library Road
Description:
This is a picture of Connor Road looking towards Library Road. To the right you can see the Byzanntine Cementary where Andy Warhol is buried. The left side of the road is Castle Shannon and the right side of the road is Baldwin.
Date (origin):
1948
Picture ID #:
0085
Title
House 41 - 42
Description:
This is a picture of mining houses on Route 88 (Library Road). This is right before many were knocked down due being condemned.
Date (origin):
1947
Picture ID #:
0086
Title
Library Road Houses
Description:
This is a picture of a mining house on Route 88 (Library Road). The row directly behind shows more mining houses and off in the right top corner is a new development of Rolling Rock Road in Baldwin Township.
Date (origin):
1947
Picture ID #:
0087
Title
Slag Dump Terminal Mine #2
Description:
This is a picture of slag dump from the Number 2 mine for Castle Shannon Coal.
Date (origin):
1948
Picture ID #:
0088
Title
House 23 - 24
Description:
This is a picture of a typical mining house on Route 88 (Library Road). These houses were condemned and knocked down.
Date (origin):
1947
Picture ID #:
0089
Title
Mining House
Description:
This is a picture of a typical mining house along Library Road. This picture was used to aid in house demolition.
Date (origin):
1947
Picture ID #:
0090
Title
Hilltop View from a Company House
Description:
This is a view from the hill above Library Road, where the company houses once stood. On the top right stand the smoke stacks and Saxonwald Greenhouses. On the right you can see the trolley barn.
Date (origin):
1961
Picture ID #:
0091
Title
View North up Library Road
Description:
This a view of Library Road looking north. In the background you can see the Castle Tavern. You can also see how the road dips.
Date (origin):
1961
Picture ID #:
0092
Title
Castle Shannon Athletic Club
Description:
This is a picture of the soccer fields at the Castle Shannon Athletic Club. This is where the soccer club was housed.
Date (origin):
1950
Picture ID #:
0093
Title
Chestnut, Elm and Poplar Streets - 1909
Description:
Early 20th century Castle Shannon panorama showing Chestnut and Elm streets and Poplar Ave. Points of interest include Presbyterian Church on top of the hill, company story, and West Side Belt Railroad station.
Date (origin):
1909
Picture ID #:
0005
Title
View of Willow Avenue from Thompson Terrace - 1890's
Description:
This is a panorama of early 20th century Castle Shannon taken from Thompson Terrace. Streets shown are Washington Ave, Park Ave, and Willow Ave in the business section. Also shown are the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon railroad tracks, passenger and freight station.
Date (origin):
1890
Picture ID #:
0006