Object Title
Pittsburgh Township Bicentennial
Object Name
Pamphlet
Date Made
1988
Materials
Paper
Catalogue Number
2015.012.002
Dimensions

Length: 22.0cm x Width:14.0cm

Description

This is a stapled, cream-coloured 4-page pamphlet. It is entitled "We are Having a Party and You Are Invited Pittsburgh Township is 200 Years Old !" This pamphlet is a guide to the history of Pittsburgh Township and the events for the Bicentennial 1788-1988. On the front cover, there is an old black-and-white photograph of Pittsburgh Township and a map to show its location. Inside the front cover is an article titled "PITTSBURGH TOWNSHIP Frontenac County", introducing the history and development of township. The pamphlet also includes information on featured events from July 1 to December 10, 1988; event locations; a painting titled "Portrait in Time" by artist Ted Zuber; and an order form of Bi-Centennial souvenirs. On the back of the pamphlet, there is a list of fine motels in Pittsburgh Township.

History

This brochure primarily was used to inform people about the events taking place over the course of 1988, the bicentennial year for Pittsburgh Township. These events include a golf tournament, a jamboree, sheep dog trials, a country fair and a basketball game.