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Swissvale, since 1898

Swissvale is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 9 miles (14 km) east of downtown Pittsburgh. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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128 years of Swissvale

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