ON THIS DAY: April 10, 1845, Fire destroys a third of Pittsburgh Matt Simmons
The city of Pittsburgh has had its fair share of tragedies and difficult times, always emerging stronger and more vibrant than before. The Great Fire of Pittsburgh in 1845 was no exception, destroying about a third of the city, but also binding its residents together for the monumental rebuilding that changed the face of the city and its surrounding neighborhoods.
By 1845, Pittsburgh’s haphazard growth and tightly packed wooden buildings were typical of early American cities. The booming population outstripped city services (there were only two water mains in all of downtown) and left the dense blocks of mixed housing and businesses ill-prepared for the coming disaster. The volunteer fire companies, such as they were, performed mostly as social clubs and were likewise not ready to defend the city.
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Selectmen approve five-year road plan
March 03, 2021The five-year road improvement plan will go forward after some more details were worked out.
The selectmen unanimously approved the plan for 2021-2026 which outlines what roads will receive what types of repairs and in what order. The motion came with the provision that the selectmen reserve the right to make changes to it in the future if deemed necessary.
The plan was the result of extensive work by public works director, Meghan Theriault and the public works team as well as many others. Theriault said she has been working on the plan everyday with information compiled from different sources.
Experience wild Florida in the heart of St. Petersburg at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - One of the great things about living in Florida is the nature that surrounds us.
In South St. Petersburg, a unique nature experience hides in plain sight, just blocks from downtown.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is a 245-acre protected area on the southwest edge of Lake Maggiore.
The preserve has a birds of prey recovery center, an educational center, and miles of accessible trails.
The park is maintained by the city of St. Petersburg s Parks and Recreation department, which incorporates many educational elements for all ages.
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