Historic Map - West Newton, PA - 1900

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View of West Newton, Westmoreland County, P.A., 1900 / drawn & published by T. M. Fowler & James B. Moyer.

This panoramic print of West Newton, Pennsylvania was drawn by Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler and published by T. M. Fowler & James B. Moyer in 1900. West Newton was established in the late 1700's along the Youghiogheny River mid-way between Pittsburgh and Connellsville.

The town was situated in the fertile river valley, which afforded excellent crops of corn, oats, and especially rye. West Newton became a valued stop along the B. & O. Railroad, as well as the Pennsylvania and Lake Erie railways. The railroads made it even easier to transport locally grown grains; and to more distant markets.

During civil war years West Newton farmers focused on raising sheep and the wool produced by them. The surrounding hills made excellent grazing pastures for the sheep, as well horses and cattle.

Mining in the hills began in the late 1800's, as industry was commencing along the river��s edge. The United States Radiator and Boiler Company moved to West Newton in 1895. The nationally recognized works, along with the Standard Stove and Range Works, were major employers in West Newton.

Industry and mining became of such high interest to the region in the late 1800's that a large paper mill established at West Newton had to be removed because of the water��s high sulfuric content.

The map published in 1900 includes covered bridge, labeled streets, buildings and railroad routes.

Features numbered & lettered references to the following locations:

1. Public Schools.
2. Opera House.
3. Tremont House. J. G. Wright, Proprietor.
4. U. S. Radiator Co.
5. J. C. Bartlett Co. Stove Works.
6. West Newton Roller Mills. Weddle & Sutton, Proprietors.
7. Foundry. Fred. Schoaf, Proprietor.
8. Planing Mill. M. F. Schott, Proprietor.
9. Foundry & Machine Shop. Moore & Butts, Proprietors.
10. Riverside Flour Mills. Sampson, Ray & Co., Proprietors
12. B. & O. R. R. Station.
13. P. & L. E. R. R. Station.
A. Presbyterian Church.
B. United Presbyterian Church.
C. Methodist Episcopal Church.
D. Ev. Lutheran Church.
E. Baptist Church.
F. Catholic Church.
G. Church of God.
H. A. M. E. Church.

Materials

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Ultra smooth, neutral white matte finish.
Heavy-weight 230 gsm, 9.5 mil thickness.
Printed with pigment inks for longer print life and enhanced fade resistance.
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