Local History Department


Holdings


Local History and Genealogy Resources
Available at the Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Special emphasis is given to the Allegheny-Kiskiminetas River Valley that is located in the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler and Westmoreland.

Reference Volumes


Microfilm Collection

Microfilm may be viewed during regular library hours.
It is recommended to call before coming in to view microfilm material: (724) 226-0770.


Local Newspapers:


Prior to the 1960s, Valley News coverage is primarily for the Tarentum, Brackenridge, Creighton and Harrison Township area.
The New Kensington Dispatch reported New Kensington events.

Federal Census for Pennsylvania:*

* Dates are not all-inclusive.

Atlases and Maps

The Library has too many to list individually. Various historical atlases and maps of Pennsylvania, the United States and Europe are avialable, including
Periodicals
* Issues of this periodical may be borrowed for one week
with a valid Allegheny County library card

Community Library
Harrison Hours
Mon: 11:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Tues: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wed: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thurs: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fri: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Harrison Location
1522 Broadview Boulevard
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: (724) 226-3491
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Tarentum Hours
Mon: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tues: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wed: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thurs: Closed
Fri: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Tarentum Location
400 Lock Street
Tarentum, PA 15084
Phone: (724) 226-0770
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