OVERBROOK HISTORY
From Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society
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Our Name
- Fairhaven - the name of Overbrook Borough as it known in Baldwin Township.
- Overbrook - originally called Fairhaven before becoming a Borough
Articles, Booklets and Notes about Overbrook
- Batchelor, William - Sketch book of William Batchelor done in 1890. Also listed as Batchlor, William
- Hilltop Record - tabulation of Hilltop Record articles compiled by Carol Anthony
- Overbrook Looking Back - A Pictorial History by Carol Anthony and Fran Accamando
Cemeteries
- Zion Cemetery - Although technically not located in Overbrook, The Zion Cemetery is on Provost Road right past Frank St in Brentwood. Many Fairhaven residents are buried there including James and Ann (Provost) Phillips and many other family members are buried. See Provost Properties for more details.
Houses of Worship
- Fairhaven United Methodist Church - 2415 Saw Mill Run Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
- Saint Norbert Church - 2413 Saint Norberts St, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Landmarks
- Eat 'n Park- The first location of Eat 'n Park Restaurant Chain located on Saw Mill Run Boulevard and the current location of Frank and Shirley's Restaurant
- Maytide Street - originally called Maine Street before Overbrook Borough and Carrick Borough became part of the City of Pittsburgh
- Nobles Lane - part of Fairhaven, later Overbrook Borough and part of Carrick Borough
- Overbrook Borough Building - also listed under Overbrook Fire House built and dedicated in 1929.
- Phillips Properties - a detailed description of the Phillips and Provost Properties.
- Provost Properties - a excerpt from the Phillips Properties
- Reflectorville - Edgebrook Ave
- South Hills Coal Company - McNielly Road
- Utility Covers - Overbrook has a few manhole covers marked "Overbrook Borough" and several with "Baldwin Township."
Maps
People
- Accamando, Fran - Community organizer, author and Overbrook historian
- Anthony, Carol - Overbrook historian, Overbrook Community Council President and neighborhood activist.
- Batchelor, William - Sketch book of William Batchelor done in 1890. Also listed as Batchlor, William
- Elliott, Daniel - Daniel took over an old British Saw Mill on what is now called Saw Mill Run, about a mile south of the point in Pittsburgh.
- Hays, Milton D.Milton Hays - Overbrook Industrialist- Overbrook Industrialist
- Provost, Watson - Early land owner in Fairhaven along Saw Mill Run. Provost Road is named after him. See Phillips Properties. Daughter Ann Poullen Provost Provost, Ann Poullen married James Phillips the father of John M. Phillips, Watson P. Phillips and Robert F. Phillips of Carrick.
- Snowden, John M. - once owned a Saw Mill in the Fairhaven area and is currently buried in Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Schools
Who are you
- A location for unknown photos, people and landmarks.
Notice
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