C. C. Mellor Memorial Library - The History of the Borough of Edgewood

Another view of the Black Home on Greendale Avenue

Edgewood and notes on the incorporation of the borough, school system, and street paving

Photos and print materials referencing the beginnings of the Borough until 1938

Young children enjoying the dismantled lamp post while out playing

An example of early homes built in the borough of Edgewood.

The Edgewood Mandolin Orchestra was made up of mostly Koffman family members, who resided on Greendale Ave. This picture was also featured in an advertisement for Gibson mandolins.

Neighborhood Homes on the East side of the railroad tracks running through Edgewood. At the time of the photograph, the neighborhood was called Edgewood Park.

Tablet Created in Commemoration of Edgewood's Fiftieth Anniversary 1938

This is a typed note to the citizens of Edgewood with directions for the celebration on the Fourth of July 1911. The Burgess laid out all appropriate expectations and rules for a peaceful celebration. This announcement offers the Edgewood Community partners who offered space and activities. This is noted as the follow-up celebration of the the previous year's first commemoration.

Portrait of the Kappel Family on Front Porch, possibly West Swissvale Ave

Mortgage between Thomas Grubbs and George Schmidt

Photo of the old Gulf gas station previously located at the corners of Edgewood and Maple Avenues. The old home behind the station belonged to Edgewood's Tax Collector, Mr. Collins, for many years