Central Northside (Pittsburgh)
| Central Northside | |
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| Neighborhood of Pittsburgh | |
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| Coordinates: 40°27′22″N 80°00′36″W / 40.456°N 80.010°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.259 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,923 |
| • Density | 11,000/sq mi (4,400/km2) |
Central Northside is a neighborhood in the North Side of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It has a zip code of 15212, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 6 (Downtown/Northshore Neighborhoods). Originally known as "The Buena Vista Tract", it is densely filled with restored row houses, community gardens and tree lined streets and alleyways.
In the late 19th century, Allegheny, Pennsylvania (later annexed by Pittsburgh) became known for its stately homes, occupied by some of the area's wealthy families. One such area became known as the Mexican War Streets.
The Mexican War Streets were laid out in 1848 by General William Robinson, Jr. who later became mayor of the city of Allegheny. Just returned from service in the Mexican–American War, he subdivided his land and named the new streets after the battles and generals (Buena Vista Street, Filson Way, Monterey Street, Palo Alto Street, Resaca Place, Sherman Avenue, Taylor Avenue) of that war.
Engine Company No. 3, built in 1877, at 1416 Arch Street.
Ferris House (the former home of George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.), likely built in the mid-to-late 19th century, at 1318 Arch Street.
House at 200 West North Avenue, built circa 1880.
Aberlie House, likely built in the late 19th century, at 122-124 East North Avenue.
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