History Isaac Warden laid out the borough
of Temperanceville in the early 19th century, drawing the
village's name from the stipulation in all property deeds
that liquor should never be sold on premises. Saw mills,
gristmills, a salt well and a glassworks joined oil refineries
and several iron works in providing a thriving industrial
base for the area. The nearby Ohio River guaranteed valuable
waterpower and transportation of products and raw materials
for local businesses.
Temperanceville, now known as West End, continues to thrive
today. Its heavy industry has been replaced with galleries,
restaurants and other businesses housed in restored 19th
century buildings. The area's major highways pass through
or near the business district, guaranteeing the same easy
transportation the Ohio River offered to earlier merchants.
West End brings
19th century charm in a vibrant 21st century marketplace
to the Pittsburgh cityscape.
