Pittsburg (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738529042)

Situated at the far reaches of the Bay Area, Pittsburg has long been perceived as a commuter town, an out-of-the-way bedroom community. Yet this city has a rich and varied history stretching back to the early days of statehood and has played an important role in commerce, both to the state and to the Bay Area. Before long the burgeoning city had a fishing industry rivaling that of San Francisco's famed Fisherman's Wharf and a largely Italian fishing community. By the 1900s, a surprising number of industries set up factories along the waterfront property of Pittsburg. In 1942, the beginning of World War II brought the building of Camp Stoneman, an important departure point for many servicemen. Later, the city became known as a residential destination. Readers of this book will surely see Pittsburg in a new light as they enjoy the surprising and varied tales of the city's previous generations.

Author: Aiello Marti
ISBN-10: 0738529044
ISBN-13: 9780738529042
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2004
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.50w x 0.36d