Category: history

April 27, 2012
the way we were IV
Although the roots of Mt. Lebanon schools reach to the late 1790s, when children studied at tree trunk tables in a one-room log cabin in what is now Upper St. Clair, the school district was not born until 1912.

March 28, 2012
the way we were III
An abridged Chapter 3 of our 2000 book on Mt. Lebanon history, “The Way We Were.” Part of a yearlong series.

March 8, 2012
Holocaust observance to recognize heroes
South Hills Interfaith Ministries will host the 33rd annual Holocaust observance on Sunday, April 29 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Emanuel of the South Hills, Bower Hill Road.

February 28, 2012
the way we were II
Mt. Lebanon’s founding families began arriving in the late 1700s on foot, on horseback and in wagons. They suffered the new republic’s growing pains, some seeing action in the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War and Whiskey Rebellion skirmishes.

February 10, 2012
Video Clips from the Centennial Launch
You read about the special meeting and reception on Monday, Feb. 6, that commemorated Mt. Lebanon’s founding in 1912 and launched a year of celebratory Centennial events. Now see video…
February 10, 2012
Video from the Centennial Launch
You read about the special meeting and reception on Monday, Feb. 6, that commemorated Mt. Lebanon’s founding in 1912 and launched a year of celebratory Centennial events. Now see video…

February 8, 2012
Centennial Wishes
Almost 100 people signed the guest book at Mt. Lebanon’s centennial celebration on Monday night, February 6. Here are some of their thoughts: “Best place to live in the country!” …

February 7, 2012
Mt. Lebanon Turns 100
Happy Birthday, Mt. Lebanon! About 150 residents gathered at the municipal building Monday, February 6, at 8 p.m., for a special commission meeting that commemorated the founding of Mt. Lebanon…

January 10, 2012
Centennial News
You turn 100 only once, and the Mt. Lebanon Commission will celebrate Mt. Lebanon’s 100th centennial at a special meeting, followed by a party, at 8 p.m., Monday, February 6….

January 3, 2012
100 years ago
This scene, taken from Washington Road looking toward Lebanon Avenue and on toward Cedar Boulevard in the 1910s, shows Mt. Lebanon’s early development as farmland gave way to the suburbs….