For sale is an original 1906 MONONGAHELA HOUSE BUSINESS LETTER from Mr. D. Trimmer, Monongahela House, Pittsburgh, PA. The letter’s content concerns ordering wine and is addressed a manager at the Urbana Wine company. The letter is dated February 16, 1906 and features the Monongahela logo and letterhead. A great Pittsburgh related ephemera. This original antique business letter is in excellent condition.
The Monongahela House was built in 1839 at the corner of Smithfield and Water Street (now Fort Pitt Boulevard) along the downtown riverfront. It was Pittsburgh’s first modern-day hotel and one of city’s grandest for many years. The hotel became a popular stop-over for many of Pittsburgh’s famous guests, including several who held the office of President of the United States of America. The Monongahela House also played a significant role as part of the historic Underground Railroad.
