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North Braddock, Pennsylvania North Braddock is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. North Braddock was organized from a part of Braddock Township in 1897. North Braddock is a suburb 11 miles (18 km) east of Pittsburgh, PA with a 15 minute travel time to the city. The borough is in the Mon Valley along the Monongahela River and is bordered by the towns of Braddock, Braddock Hills, Chalfant, East Pittsburgh, Forest Hills, Swissvale, and Wilkins Township. North Braddock is made up of three jurisdictional voting wards which are often used to describe specific areas of town.It is notable that U.S. Route 30 highway stretches through North Braddock before reaching the George Westinghouse Bridge. The Port Authority bus line passes through all three wards and provides accessible transportation to downtown Pittsburgh and the surrounding region.The current year marks the 114th year of the borough's existence dating back to 1897. North Braddock once operated its own school district but was incorporated into what is known today as the Woodland Hills School District. As of the 2008 the estimated borough population was 5,821, a huge decline from its 1940 population of 15,679. The decline is due largely to the diminishing steel industry in the Mon Valley specifically the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, which formerly employed many residents. History Dating back to 1742 a Scottish trader named John Frazier from Philadelphia had acquired land at the location of the current Edgar Thomson Steel Works from Queen Aliquippa and the Lenape. Frazier settled his family on location and in 1753 both Christopher Gist and General George Washington met with Frazier while delivering messages from Governor Robert Dinwiddie in Virginia to French commanders in the Pittsburgh region. Dinwiddie urged the French commanders to withdraw from the Pittsburgh area. Fearing that a conflict was on the horizon, Frazier returned to Philadelphia in 1754.In 1755 General Edward Braddock and British troops left Virginia and used Frazier as the guide with General Washington as the aide on the expedition. The objective of the expedition was to withdraw the French at Fort Duquesne. It was on July 9, 1755 when the British troops arrived at Frazier's cabin to be met with gunfire from the French troops. During the battle General Edward Braddock was wounded and died later on July 13, 1755 in nearby Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The area of where Braddock was shot became known as Braddock's Field. Historical markers still mark Braddock's Field on present day Jones Avenue across from Benjamin Fairless School.During the late 18th century farming was very prevalent in the North Braddock area with the nearby Monongahela River used for trade. Whiskey became a very profitable product to trade especially to the New Orleans area. In 1794 a Whiskey Tax was created drawing over 8,000 settlers from Western Pennsylvania to the North Braddock area to protest in the Whiskey Rebellion. The angry settlers would not dismantle easily and federal soldiers were called in to enforce the new tax.The British commander of Fort Pitt Captain Edmondstone signed a grant of 328 acres (1.33 km2) of land from King George of England to Peter Rowletter. Once the French and Indian war was over Mr. Rowletter then sold the land to a Judge from Pittsburgh. That judge would be George Wallace from Pittsburgh who bought around 328 acres (1.33 km2) of land part of Braddock's Field on March 4, 1791. Here Wallace built a mansion as his summer home. Later Marquis de La Fayette visited the country as the Guest of the Nation and while doing so he stopped by Judge George Wallace's mansion on May 28, 1825. After Wallace's death the home was left to his nephew who lost the property to a sheriff sale. The Wallace mansion would later be used as a boarding school called the Edgeworth Ladies Seminary during the 1830s.In 1835 the first coal mine opened between the hills near Sixth Street. During the 19th century the railroad industry was expanding across the country. Andrew Carnegie with the increasing demands in steel for the railroad began to build his first steel mill in 1872 named for Edgar Thomson the President of the Pennsylvania Railroad. By 1873 the demand for steel for the railroad had decreased and the construction of the mill was halted. Good news came though when Carnegie secured a $2 million dollar loan and finished the steel mill to roll its first steel under the supervision of superintendent William R. Jones. The mill would go on to expand and in 1880 the first blast furnace was used at the Edgar Thomson Works.During 1897 East Pittsburgh tried to annex the land around the mill of North Braddock that was part of Braddock Township. Residents of Shady Park village (3rd ward) and of Wolftown (1st ward) came together to hold meetings on stopping East Pittsburgh from annexing the land near the mill known as Braddock's Field. William Yost serving as North Braddock's attorney petitioned the Quarter Sessions of Allegheny County that Shady Park and Wolftown would join as one town also incorporating Braddock's Field. During the meetings 317 of 510 property owners had signed an agreement helping Judge Kennedy make his ruling to form a new town.On Monday April 26, 1897 history was made with the incorporation of a new Allegheny County borough called North Braddock. Judge Kennedy of the Quarter Sessions Court of Allegheny County made the ruling and ordered the decree for the new borough. The first election of officials was to be held on May 18, 1897. The winners of the election included the burgess Henry Anderson, councilmen Joseph Wallace, John Walberg, John Maxwell, WJ Vance, Thomas Clark, J Grant Anderson, Fred Edwards, tax collector John Hutzen, and school directors Jones, Johnson, Scott, Colmey, Crossey, and Anderson.In 1997 North Braddock turned 100 years old and held a centennial celebration on Wolfe Avenue and Sheridan Street. It was a great community event for everyone that ever called North Braddock their home. The borough has seen a lot of change over the 113 years of its existence, but it continues to move forward while remembering the past history of what made North Braddock. Government The borough building is located at 600 Anderson Street. The building incorporates the mayor's office, manager's office, tax office, code enforcement office, public works, station 2 fire department, and the police department. The borough has an elected mayor, nine council members, and an appointed borough manager. The borough manager operates the budget and oversees daily borough business. Ordinances and building codes are supervised by a code enforcement officer. The borough solicitor handles all borough legal issues. Glenn Engineering provides consultation on all borough engineering business. The borough is part of the Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments.The following represent North Braddock Borough:US Senator - Bob Casey -412-803-7370 US Senator - Pat Toomey -412-644-3400 US Congress District 14 - Mike Doyle -412-664-4049 State Governor - Tom Corbett -717-787-2500 State Senator District 45 - Jim Brewster -412-664-5200 State Representative District 34 - Paul Costa -412-824-3400 Allegheny County Council District 8 - Dr. Charles Martoni -412-350-6560 Woodland Hills School Board Region 6 - Robert Tomasic (Ward 1, Ward 2) Woodland Hills School Board Region 3 - Robert Clanagan (Ward 3) Magisterial District 05-2-47 - Honorable Scott H. Schricker -412-824-6201 Services North Braddock offers reliable services to the borough residents with an annual budget of over $2.8 million.Allegheny County 911- Allegheny County 911 handles all emergency call taking for the borough and dispatches both police and fire to all emergency calls. Meanwhile Priority One EMS operates their own dispatch and call taking service for all ambulance calls. Only use 911 for emergencies, contact the borough building for non emergency business. Police/Fire Emergency911, Ambulance Emergency412-664-9000 or 911 Animal Control- The borough contracts an outside company Ferree Kennels based from McKeesport to handle animal problems within the borough.412-672-6699 Braddock Carnegie Library- The BraddockCarnegie Librarybuilt byAndrew Carnegieis located nearby inBraddockand can be used by residents as a valuable resource.412-351-5357 Code Enforcement Office- A code enforcement officer handles all borough building codes, issues permits, and enforces borough ordinances. The officer works alongside the police department with issuing warnings and fines for violations. The code enforcement office is in the borough building and available during normal weekday hours.412-271-0832 EMS Service- Priority One EMS located on Baldridge Avenue provides emergency ambulance services staffed by certified EMT and Paramedic personnel. Priority One also serves Braddock, East Pittsburgh, and Rankin.412-664-9000(emergency)412-271-2171(non-emergency) Fire Department- Fire and rescue services are provided by the North Braddock Volunteer Fire Department. The department is staffed by volunteers overseen by a chief and president. All personnel are certified through the Allegheny County Fire Academy. Two fire stations are used in town located at Wolfe Avenue and the other on Bell Avenue. The department currently uses five pieces of apparatus (2 engines, 1 rescue, 1 service, and 1 squad).911(emergency)412-824-7791(non-emergency) Manager's Office- The borough employs a borough manager, part time secretary, solicitor, and engineer. The borough manager has normal Monday-Friday business hours and can be contacted with borough administrative issues.412-271-1306 Mayor's Office- The borough has an elected mayor and nine elected council seats who make up the legislative body of the borough. The mayor is a part time position and can be contacted with issues and concerns.412-271-2262 Parks & Recreation- A number of parks are available including the Brinton Avenue playground and Verona Street playground. A basketball court is accessible on Bowers Street. The General Braddock housing plan also provides a small playground for its neighborhood youth. The parks are open daily and used by residents for recreation. Police Department- The police department is staffed with certified Act 120 officers. A public safety director, chief, and sergeant lead the borough police department. A police secretary handles daytime non emergency calls and records paperwork. The department utilizes four equipped vehicles for patrol (2 Ford Explorers and 2 Ford Crown Victorias).911(emergency)412-351-4902(non emergency) Public Works- The borough public works consists of five full time men with a director and four laborers. These men provide a number of services including winter road treatment, park maintenance, road repair, landscaping, and other public services. Staff utilize a number of vehicles including 3 dump trucks, 2 pickup trucks, and 1 backhoe for assigned tasks.412-271-3647 Tax Collection Office- The borough employs a part time elected tax collector to handle borough tax issues.412-351-5500 Trash & Recycling- Currently the Allied Waste company based from Carnegie is contracted for all curb side trash and recycling pickup. Trash is picked up every Tuesday and recycling is picked up the first Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted.1-800-464-2120 Utilities- North Braddock is served by Duquesne Light, the Wilkinsburg Penn Joint Water Authority, Equitable Gas, and ALCOSAN. Events Council Meeting- North Braddock council meets the third Tuesday of every month starting at 6:30pm with their work session and the council meeting following around 7:00pm. Neighborhood Watch- The first Monday of each month residents meet at 7:00pm to discuss neighborhood crime and safety issues. The concept is to watch and look out for one another and work together with the police department on reporting any activity to keep a safe community. Community Days- For the first time the borough community days will consist of a two day event combined with the NBVFD Street Fair for July 29–30, 2011. The event will be at the North Braddock Heights Field consisting of music, food, games, raffles, parade, fireworks, and etc. Clean Up Day- Each spring volunteers turn out to cleanup and maintain the town. Organized dates have also been set for completing a boarding up project for abandoned structures. NBVFD Street Fair- The street fair for 2011 will be combined with the borough community days on the Heights Field for a two day event consisting of food, games, entertainment, a parade, etc. The anticipated dates for the event are July 29 & 30. NBVFD Fish Fry- Every lent season the fire department holds a fish fry held on Wolfe Avenue offering famous fish sandwiches and other food. Halloween Trick or Treat & Fall Festival- Trick or treat and a fall festival are held for the Halloween holiday. The festival will take place at the Verona Park/Fire Station #2 on Bell Avenue with a parade, costume contest, and other events. Holiday Festival/Light Up Night- Every December a holiday festival and light up night is held at the borough building to kick off the holiday season with Santa Claus. Slippery Rock Care Program- Volunteer college students fromSlippery Rock University, community groups, and residents come together yearly for community service projects.BraddockandTurtle Creekborough are also two other communities involved with the Slippery Rock University volunteer partnership. Notable residents North Braddock has had a number of notable people that grew up in the community including these few to mention.Coley McDonough- NFL quarterback for thePittsburgh SteelersandChicago Cardinals. Fran Rogel- NFL full back for thePittsburgh Steelersand standout player atPenn State Universityand North Braddock Scott High School. Bill Priatko - NFL linebacker for thePittsburgh Steelerswho attended theUniversity of Pittsburghand North Braddock Scott High School. Mark Gefert - Graduate of North Braddock Scott High School andPurdue University; All Big-Ten linebacker 1973; 8th round draft pick in the1974 National Football League Draftof thePittsburgh Steelers; Lousaka Polite- NFL full back for theDallas Cowboys,Chicago Bears, and now theMiami Dolphins. He was a star at theUniversity of PittsburghandWoodland Hills High School. Steve Breaston- NFL wide receiver for theArizona Cardinalswho was a standout player at theUniversity of MichiganandWoodland Hills High School. Lawrence 'Deuce' Skurcenski - local scorekeeper known for attending many sporting events and most recently filmed a personal documentary. Jim Zockoll - graduate of North Braddock Scott High School, former pilot, and plumbing drain multimillionaire businessman in the United Kingdom to become the founder of the Zockoll Group Ltd. Benjamin L. Rosenbloom- graduate of North Braddock High School andWest Virginia Universitywho practiced law and became a US Representative for West Virginia. Geography North Braddock is located at 40°24′18″N 79°51′23″W / 40.405°N 79.85639°W / 40.405; -79.85639 (40.405025, -79.856500). It occupies a slope of terrain between Braddock, which touches the Monongahela river, and East Pittsburgh, which occupies the highest ground.According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²), of which, 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (3.75%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,410 people, 2,631 households, and 1,681 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,155.5 people per square mile (1,607.1/km²). There were 3,250 housing units at an average density of 2,106.9 per square mile (814.8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 61.70% White, 35.30% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.There were 2,631 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.0% were married couples living together, 23.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.06.In the borough the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.The median income for a household in the borough was $24,335, and the median income for a family was $30,473. Males had a median income of $30,960 versus $22,281 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,076. About 18.0% of families and 22.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.4% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.The population in 1900 was 6,535; in 1910, 11,824; and in 1920, 14,928.[citation needed]