1953 Map of Braddock
USGS Topo · Published 1955About this map
Industrial valleys and dense residential ridges define this portion of Allegheny County during the mid-1950s. The heavy industrial corridor along the Monongahela River anchors the south, where the Pennsylvania RR and Union RR serve the sprawling works of Braddock, North Braddock, and Duquesne. To the north, the landscape transitions into the steep hills of Penn Hills and Monroeville, where postwar suburban expansion is visible in developments like Laketon Heights and Eastwood. Local community life is centered around numerous neighborhood institutions, from Turtle Creek High Sch to the Municipal Bldg in Wilmerding. Notable recreation and landmark sites include Kennywood Amusement Park near the river bend and the high-altitude Radio Tower (KDKA) on the western ridge. This survey also records several large cemeteries, such as Monongahela Cem and Restland Memorial Park Cemetery, providing essential data for local genealogical research.
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