by pittsburghbeautiful | | Oakland, Pitt, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History, University of Pittsburgh
The Cathedral Of Learning You can’t drive through Oakland in Pittsburgh without seeing the Cathedral of Learning on Pitt’s campus. Heck, you can see it from just about any hilltop in Pittsburgh, and there’s a particularly cool view of it on the...
by pittsburghbeautiful | | Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History
There are so many facts about Pittsburgh, you could spend the rest of your days trying to learn them all. Pittsburgh is known for so many things. Steel. Rivers. Sports. Food. The people. Here are 35 facts about Pittsburgh that you probably didn’t learn...
by pittsburghbeautiful | | Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History, Troy Hill
Troy Hill was originally called New Troy. It was part of the “Reserve Tract” which was officially incorporated in 1833. Settled by German immigrants working in the mills, breweries and railroads in Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River, the migration...
by pittsburghbeautiful | | Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History, St. Clair
St. Clair is a neighborhood placed high atop one of Pittsburgh’s south hills. Originally part of Lower St. Clair Township, it was annexed into the city of Pittsburgh in 1920. It is bordered by the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Arlington, Mt. Oliver, Carrick and Hays...
by pittsburghbeautiful | | Neighborhoods, Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History
Penn Hills is a home rule community located east of the City of Pittsbugh. It is bordered by Verona, Oakmont, Plum Borough, Monroeville, Wilkins Township, Wilkinsburg and the City of Pittsburgh. It is the second largest municipality in Allegheny County. Over 200...
