Community Treasures
McCandless / Northern Allegheny Heritage and Cultural Center 9955 Grubbs Road , Wexford 412.364.0616 , townofmccandless . org ( under “ Departments ”)
This replica of a one-room schoolhouse contains artifacts and documents pertaining to the Town of McCandless , the North Allegheny School District , and surrounding communities . It was the dream of Joe Bullick , an employee of the school district for 40 years , to see his collection publicly shared with the community after it took him over 20 years to catalog . Various events are held at the center as well .
Sewickley Heights History Center 1901 Glen Mitchell Road , Sewickley 412.741.4487 , sewickleyheightshistory . org
The turn of the 20th century was a unique time in our nation ’ s history , especially in Sewickley Heights where many wealthy industrialists settled . It was a place where elaborate parties and events were held , including lavish balls and equine events . This museum has period attire , carefully restored vintage cars and carriages , and unique photos and film documenting the Gilded Age . It also hosts an annual Riding and Driving Party and other events and lectures . If you were fascinated by the era of “ The Great Gatsby ,” you ’ ll love this trip through the past .
Tour-Ed Mine & Museum 748 Bull Creek Road , Tarentum 724.224.4720 , tour-edmine . com
This mine was originally owned by Allegheny Steel , with the coal used at its steel mills in Brackenridge . You can experience firsthand what it was like for the 1850s miners who helped build this region . Since it ’ s only open certain months of the year , be sure to call ahead to verify times .
Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum 5507 Lakeside Drive , Gibsonia 724.444.6944 , wpmrm . org
This museum features a 40 ’ x100 ’ model railroad that represents the tracks between Pittsburgh and Cumberland ,
Maryland — forever locked in a summer 1952 setting — and will delight both the young and the young at heart . It also houses a collection of historical model train sets and railroad-related items , some of which date back to the early 20th century .
The Wright House & Museum of Western Expansion 815 Venetia Road , Peters Township 724.348.9705 , peterscreekhistoricalsociety . org
The Enoch Wright House is listed on the national , state and county registers of historical houses . Built in 1815 , it is made of bricks that were formed and fired on-site and had 12 fireplaces , some of which have been reopened . Focused on the years 1760-1860 , the museum rooms include a coal mining display , a Colonial Room , a Native American Room , and more . There is also a rebuilt log house likely from the 1780s . The Wright House is open for special events or may be toured by appointment .
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The Civil War Room – Andrew Carnegie Free Library 300 Beechwood Avenue , Carnegie 412.276.3456 , carnegiecarnegie . org
The Thomas Espy Post No . 153 ( called the Civil War Room ) contains authentic uniforms , weapons and drums , photos and other artifacts . The room itself is quite historic , since it ’ s one of the last surviving posts of the Civil War veterans organization known as The Grand Army
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