Children Natalie, Rosalie and "Buz" 1944 Natale and Mary Carbone purchased the original "Carbone's" building from the Jamison Coal and Coke Company during The Great Depression. Originally intended to be used as a pool hall, Mary began making delicious sandwiches and snacks at the request of the local patrons. Pictured Nat and Mary on their wedding day, November 1927 Carbone's is a Crabtree institution that has been attracting hungry diners from all over Western Pennsylvania for over seven decades.