Connellsville, A River Runs Through It

Connellsville, A River Runs Through It. Historic Homes. , The stately homes in the 500 block of South Pittsburgh Street reflect the wealth in Connellsville in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. , The Doctor Echard House, built in 1888, and the Southside Hospital, built in 1909, reflect an unusual combination of home and work. The Edward K. Dick House was the home of a man who served on the board of both the Title and Trust Company of Western Pennsylvania and the Colonial National Bank. The Byron Porter House was the home of the first photographer in Connellsville who established his business in 1869. Mr. Porter was also a member of Connellsville Council. , The Alexander P. Morton House was built by the owner of the first jewelry store in Connellsville. Mr. Morton was a native of Scotland, and he served as an apprentice for seven years to learn his craft. The Porter S. Newmyer House was built in 1893. He was an active member of the community. He was the first vice president of the First National Bank, he owned the Newmyer Opera House, he served as a Connellsville Councilman, and he was on the Executive Committee of the 1906 Centennial Association.