OVERBROOK HISTORY
From Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society
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Current events
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
- Butta Bing - Controversial Cocktail Lounge at 1825 Saw Mill Run Boulevard
- Hilltop Record - tabulation of Hilltop Record articles compiled by Carol Anthony
- Notes and Remembrances - Residents and former residents remember Overbrook
- Overbrook Community Building - Link to the past by Stephanie Herder 1961
- Overbrook Looking Back - A Pictorial History by Carol Anthony and Fran Accamando
- Saw Mill Run Boulevard - A history of the road that bisects our community.
- Snow Storm February 2010 - Articles and Photos of the snow storm February, 2010.
- Old Coal Train Article - Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad
Businesses
- Carapellucci - Stone cutters
Cemeteries
We recently were informed about a web site titled FindAGrave.com. This web site has information about our cemeteries and by joining their site you can add photos and information too.
- Beth Abraham Cemetery - 800 Stewart Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 maybe part of Beth Abraham Congregation, 2715 Murray Ave' Pittsburgh, PA 15217
- Serbian Cemetery - This cemetery is located on the southeast corner of Carrick and located in Overbrook but on the border with Whitehall Borough. The sign indicates two congregations may be in this one location, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral and St. George.
- 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.
Coal Mines
- Elwyn Coal Mine - Photos of the Elwyn Mine uncovered during reconstruction of Library Road, State Route 88, in the Elwyn Section of Overbrook.
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
- Engine Company No. 59 - Located in the Overbrook Community Center and currently not in existance.
- Hillview - Known as Kunkle's Tavern before being renamed. See Kunkle's Tavern.
- Kunkle's Tavern - Photos of Kunkle's Tavern later known as the Hillview.
- Larry's Road House - a former mansion and said to be brothel the current building is a restaurant mistakenly said to be in the Brookline neighborhood but actually in Overbrook.
- 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
- Coal Mine Maps - a collection of Coal Mine maps courtesty of Carol Anthony
People
- Accamando, Fran - Community organizer, author and Overbrook historian
- Anthony, Carol (Carol Anthony) - Overbrook historian, Overbrook Community Council President and neighborhood activist.
- Batchelor, William - Sketch book of William Batchelor done in 1890. Also listed as Batchlor, William
- Benham Jessica - PA State Representative elected 2021
- Centurions - People in Overbrook who have lived a century.
- Caruso, Henry W. - Music store owner and church retreat music director.
- 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.
- Englert, Milton S. - One of the original landowners and citizens of Baldwin Township, later Carrick Borough and Overbrook Borough. Legend has it that the Carrick area was once called Englertville because of the glass works owned by the Englerts.
- Hays, Milton D.Milton Hays - Overbrook Industrialist- Overbrook Industrialist
- John F. Kennedy in Overbrook - photo donated by David Law
- Luffy, Norbert - Jalopy Racer
- Miners - A collection of coal miner photos not of Overbrook but possibly a representation of how life was in the coal mines for our former residents.
- Provost, Watson - Early land owner in Fairhaven along Saw Mill Run. Provost Roa*d 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.
- Pyzdrowski, Anthony - Architect was credited with working on many Catholic buildings. Including St. Norbert's Church and convent.
- Schmidt, Beth - Short story author
- Snowden, John M. - once owned a Saw Mill in the Fairhaven area and is currently buried in Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
- Weitzel, Raymond W. - WPXI TV Cameraman
- Wimler, Eddie - "The Fairhaven Terror"- No boxer epitomized the image of the working-class Pittsburgh prizefighter more than this sturdy slugger.
Schools
- Fairhaven Elementary School - This school existed on Maytide Street near Saw Mill Run Blvd.
- Fairview Elementary School - This school was torn down years ago and was located just above Route 88 - Library Road on Hillsdale Avenue.
- Overbrook Middle School - Located on Saw Mill Run Boulevard now closed.
- St. Norbert School - affiliated with St. Norbert Church.
Sports
Who are you
- Who are you Overbrook- A location of Overbrook photos of people and landmarks. Can you identify them?
Trivia Quiz
- Trivia Quiz - Submitted by Margi Andrulonis
Notice
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