Description: Allegheny County, A Sesqui-Centennial Review, 1788-1938 -- Park H. Martin's copy; Mellon family copy Author: Kelly, George E., ed Title: Allegheny County, A Sesqui-Centennial Review, 1788-1938 -- Park H. Martin's copy; Mellon family copy Publication: Pittsburgh: Allegheny County Sesqui-Centennial Committee, 1938 Edition: First Printing Description: Hardcover. 8vo, 9.25 x 6.25 inches, publisher's dark blue cloth gilt, very good, several pages dog-eared and with light pencil underlining, some pencil notes on the history of the county on flyleaf, ink signature of Park H. Martin on pastedown, who probably was responsible for the notes and page folds; also signed by E. M. Sellers (Elizabeth Wightman Mellon Sellers, 1903-1973, daughter of Thomas A. Mellon,1873-1948; she was a book editor and philanthropist). Martin was an important Allegheny County figure. A registered professional engineer, he directed his own engineering business for more than twenty years in the Pittsburgh area. In 1933 Park Martin became chief engineer and assistant director, Allegheny County Department of Public Works, and 1935, planning engineer, and later director of the Department of Planning. Until 1946, Park Martin planned and directed many of the major improvements in Allegheny County, including the Greater Pittsburgh Airport and the Penn-Lincoln Parkway. During World War II Martin served as executive secretary of the Allegheny County Defense Council. In 1945 Martin became executive director of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, serving until his retirement in 1958. He also served as director of the Pittsburgh Regional Planning Association from 1952-1957, and was chairman of the Metropolitan Study Commission of Allegheny County in 1952. Very good. Seller ID: H37443 Subject: Pittsburgh RAREBOOKSTORE RareBookStore is a long-established eBay seller specializing in used and rare books in all fields-plus prints, ephemera, maps, music, photography, and the occasional painting. We sell good books at good prices and want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Be sure to add us to your "favorite" sellers and check back to see new items listed daily! We pride ourselves on our high standards, high eBay ratings, and helpful staff, so please contact us directly if you encounter any issues. Standard shipping is via USPS Media Mail. Expedited options are available at checkout. Payment is expected within 2 business days unless otherwise arranged. Our warehouse is staffed Monday-Friday and we respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. We hope you enjoy browsing our selection of great books. Happy reading!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Author: Kelly, George E., ed
Publisher: Allegheny County Sesqui-Centennial Committee
Year Printed: 1938
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
