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1. Thoney Pietro and Boy with Horse

IDNO:
032672
Title:
Thoney Pietro and Boy with Horse
'1900 - The life of Thoney Pietro has not always been that of a retired country gentleman; he has earned the right to retire by his own labors. He commenced his career as a common laborer, but he was never content with doing anything less than his best. A typical example of his physical strength and skill, as well as his desire to be the best at any job, occurred during September, 1900, when he was working as a bricklayer for the James McAfee and Company, of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, who were engaged in a street paving project in Homestead, Pennsylvania. The speed and skill with which young Pietro handled the paving bricks attracted the attention of his superintendent, a Mr.Ross, supt.of the work,who became so enthused over the young Italian's prowess that he offered to bet $300.00 that Pietro could better the existing record for the number of bricks laid in a given time, The record was then held by an Irishman who had laid 806 square yards of brick in ten hours. Admirers of the Irishman quickly took the bet. So on a bright September morning in 1900, 0n 12th Avenue in Homestead, Pennsylvania, the contest was held. Eight hours and fifteen minuets later measurements disclosed that Pietro had established a new record and one which stands tot his day - he had laid single handed a section of street 30 feet in width and 350 feet long- an amazing total of 1166 square yards of brick, 58 bricks per sq.yd., totaling 67,628 bricks or an average of more than 136 bricks per minute all day.The fact that he did his work well is borne out by the attached photograph taken 46 years later of the same site, looking up 12th Avenue from Louise Street toward Andrew Street in the city of Homestead, Pennsylvania. The same bricks as he laid then are still in use.'

2. Testament to the Brick Laying Prowess of Thoney Pietro

IDNO:
032596
Title:
Testament to the Brick Laying Prowess of Thoney Pietro
Date:
1900
Description:
'1900 - The life of Thoney Pietro has not always been that of a retired country gentleman; he has earned the right to retire by his own labors. He commenced his career as a common laborer, but he was never content with doing anything less than his best. A typical example of his physical strength and skill, as well as his desire to be the best at any job, occurred during September, 1900, when he was working as a bricklayer for the James McAfee and Company, of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, who were engaged in a street paving project in Homestead, Pennsylvania. The speed and skill with which young Pietro handled the paving bricks attracted the attention of his superintendent, a Mr.Ross, supt.of the work,who became so enthused over the young Italian's prowess that he offered to bet $300.00 that Pietro could better the existing record for the number of bricks laid in a given time, The record was then held by an Irishman who had laid 806 square yards of brick in ten hours. Admirers of the Irishman quickly took the bet. So on a bright September morning in 1900, 0n 12th Avenue in Homestead, Pennsylvania, the contest was held. Eight hours and fifteen minuets later measurements disclosed that Pietro had established a new record and one which stands tot his day - he had laid single handed a section of street 30 feet in width and 350 feet long- an amazing total of 1166 square yards of brick, 58 bricks per sq.yd., totaling 67,628 bricks or an average of more than 136 bricks per minute all day.The fact that he did his work well is borne out by the attached photograph taken 46 years later of the same site, looking up 12th Avenue from Louise Street toward Andrew Street in the city of Homestead, Pennsylvania. The same bricks as he laid then are still in use.'

3. Thoney Pietro and Pietro Company Workers in Front of Large Rock Formation in Williamson, W.Va.

IDNO:
032461
Title:
Thoney Pietro and Pietro Company Workers in Front of Large Rock Formation in Williamson, W.Va.
Great Uncle Lawrence Pietro, Thoney Pietro, Lawrence Pietro, and Henry Pietro standing in front of rock caves in Williamson, W.Va. Back of postcard reads' Morgantown family who came to Morgantown in 1904. All Italian intermarriages except one Belgian woman.'

4. Group of Pietro Family Men Wiliamson, W.Va.

IDNO:
032221
Title:
Group of Pietro Family Men Wiliamson, W.Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1940
Description:
Great Uncle Lawrence Pietro, Thoney Pietro, Lawrence Pietro, and Henry Pietro standing in front of rock caves in Williamson, W.Va. Back of postcard reads' Morgantown family who came to Morgantown in 1904. All Italian intermarriages except one Belgian woman.'
Italian writing on back of picture.

5. Thoney Pietro on Horse

IDNO:
032216
Title:
Thoney Pietro on Horse
Date:
ca. 1905-1910
Description:
Italian writing on back of picture.
'President and General Manager of the Pietro Paving and Constructing Company. This work was done in the year 1915 for the city of Williamson, W. Va. About 12 miles of paved street.'

6. Thoney Pietro

IDNO:
029960
Title:
Thoney Pietro
Description:
'President and General Manager of the Pietro Paving and Constructing Company. This work was done in the year 1915 for the city of Williamson, W. Va. About 12 miles of paved street.'

7. Pietro Company Road Crew Unloading Gravel from Rail Cars in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020734
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew Unloading Gravel from Rail Cars in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Sign on build reads, 'Thoney Pietro Company General Contractors, Morgantown, W. Va.'

8. Pietro Company Road Crew Unloading Gravel from Rail Cars in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020732
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew Unloading Gravel from Rail Cars in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921
Description:
Sign on build reads, 'Thoney Pietro Company General Contractors, Morgantown, W. Va.'

9. Thoney Pietro with Crew Operating a Rock Crusher in Wadestown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020727
Title:
Thoney Pietro with Crew Operating a Rock Crusher in Wadestown, W. Va.

10. Pietro Company Work Crew Laying Pipe in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020706
Title:
Pietro Company Work Crew Laying Pipe in Williamson, W. Va.

11. Thoney Pietro at Road Construction Site in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020692
Title:
Thoney Pietro at Road Construction Site in Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
1915

12. Thoney Pietro and Road Crew at Work in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020691
Title:
Thoney Pietro and Road Crew at Work in Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
1915
Man on horse (possibly Thoney Pietro) on edge of road under construction. View overlooks railroad tracks and portion of town.

13. Pietro Company Road Work in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020682
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work in Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
1915
Description:
Man on horse (possibly Thoney Pietro) on edge of road under construction. View overlooks railroad tracks and portion of town.

14. Thoney Pietro, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020666
Title:
Thoney Pietro, Morgantown, W. Va.
Men sitting in what seems to be a sewage system they are building under the road. Pietro Paving and Construction Company Grading and Paving Eight Miles of Streets in Williams, West Virginia.

15. Pietro Company Work Crew Laying Pipe in Beaver Falls, Pa.

IDNO:
020663
Title:
Pietro Company Work Crew Laying Pipe in Beaver Falls, Pa.
Description:
Men sitting in what seems to be a sewage system they are building under the road. Pietro Paving and Construction Company Grading and Paving Eight Miles of Streets in Williams, West Virginia.

16. Pietro Company Construction Site in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020662
Title:
Pietro Company Construction Site in Williamson, W. Va.
Pietro Paving and Construction, Morgantown, W. Va.

17. Pietro Company Work Crew Grading and Paving Eight Miles of Streets in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020661
Title:
Pietro Company Work Crew Grading and Paving Eight Miles of Streets in Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
Pietro Paving and Construction, Morgantown, W. Va.

18. Pietro Company Road Crew Laying the First Bricks in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020660
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew Laying the First Bricks in Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
1915/07/15

19. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work

IDNO:
020651
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work

20. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work

IDNO:
020647
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work
A Steamroller and its operator are pictured.

21. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020646
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
A Steamroller and its operator are pictured.

22. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work , Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020645
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work , Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353. Wall constructed by Pietro Company.

23. Richwood Avenue Paving, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020644
Title:
Richwood Avenue Paving, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1936/09/10
Description:
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353. Wall constructed by Pietro Company.
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353.

24. Richwood Avenue Paving, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020643
Title:
Richwood Avenue Paving, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1936/09/10
Description:
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353.
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353.

25. Richwood Avenue Paving, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020642
Title:
Richwood Avenue Paving, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1936/09/10
Description:
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353.
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353.

26. Richwood Avenue Paving, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020640
Title:
Richwood Avenue Paving, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1936/09/10
Description:
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353.
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353. Wall constructed by Pietro Company.

27. Richwood Avenue Wall Along Conner Property, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020639
Title:
Richwood Avenue Wall Along Conner Property, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1937/03/08
Description:
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353. Wall constructed by Pietro Company.
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353. Wall constructed by Pietro Company.

28. Richwood Avenue Wall at Marion and East Prospect Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020638
Title:
Richwood Avenue Wall at Marion and East Prospect Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1937/03/08
Description:
Works Progress Administration Project Number 353. Wall constructed by Pietro Company.

29. Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020636
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

30. Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020635
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

31. Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020634
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

32. Thoney Pietro Company General Contractors Road Construction in Richie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020633
Title:
Thoney Pietro Company General Contractors Road Construction in Richie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

33. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020632
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

34. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020631
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

35. Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020630
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

36. Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020629
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

37. Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020628
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

38. Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020627
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

39. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020626
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

40. Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020625
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

41. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020624
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

42. Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020623
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921

43. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020622
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921
"Thoney Pietro Company, General Contractors, Morgantown, W. Va."

44. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
020621
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1921
Description:
"Thoney Pietro Company, General Contractors, Morgantown, W. Va."

45. Pietro Company Road Work on Peeters Street in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020619
Title:
Pietro Company Road Work on Peeters Street in Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
1915/04/15

46. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020618
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
1915

47. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020617
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work in Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
1915

48. Pietro Company Road Crew at Work on West Sixth Street in Williamson, W. Va.

IDNO:
020616
Title:
Pietro Company Road Crew at Work on West Sixth Street in Williamson, W. Va.
Date:
1915/04/19