The world's richest neighborhood : how Pittsburgh's East Enders forged American industry

Summary: In 1900, Pittsburgh's East End neighborhood was the world's richest. It represented the opulence, power, and greed of 19th-century capitalism. And for many it was statement of hope and motivation. In a short walk, one might run into Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, George Westinghouse, H.J. Heinz, a member of the Mellon family or of the United States Congress. This book traces the lives of this influential coterie and their impact on American industry, culture and history.

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ISBN: 0875867960
ISBN: 9780875867960
ISBN: 0875867952
ISBN: 9780875867953
ISBN: 0875867979
ISBN: 9780875867977
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 233 pages, x pages of plates) : illustrations
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Publisher: New York : Algora Pub., ©2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-228) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Chapter 13. Pickles, Ketchup, and Electrical PowerChapter 14. Pittsburgh's Stepchildren -- The Aluminum Capitalists; Chapter 15. Camelot; Chapter 16. The End of Camelot; Chapter 17. The Millionaire's Dinner; Chapter 18. A Tale of Two Cities; Chapter 19. Panic of 1907; Chapter 20. Death of the Lions; Chapter 21. The City on the Hill -- East End Philanthropy; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.