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Central
Northside
Welcome to Central Northside
People from nearly every ethnic, social and economic
group have forged a vital urban neighborhood in Central Northside. Located
one mile from downtown Pittsburgh, this residential community is bordered
by green hills, the Allegheny River and the two interstates connecting
it to downtown Pittsburgh and the northern communities of Allegheny County.
Historic Character
Central
Northside
prides
itself
in being
a neighborhood
where
people
work
together
to maintain
the
unique
charm
of the
area.
The
area
boasts
some
of Pittsburgh's
most
beautifully
renovated
Victorian
homes,
including
the
Mexican
War
Streets
Historic
District.
Spacious
row
houses
with
carefully
tended
window
boxes
adorn
the
tree-lined
streets.
The
area
is home
to several
"mom
and
pop"
businesses
that
cater
to residents,
while
nearby
arts
and
cultural
attractions
draw
people
from
around
the
region
and
the
country.
An Ongoing Revitalization
The
land
of Central
Northside
was
originally
purchased
from
the
Six
Nations
of the
Iroquois.
To lay
out
the
city
plot
for
Allegheny
City,
David
Reddick
was
commissioned
to survey
the
land
in 1784.
Much
of what
is now
known
as Central
Northside
was
once
grazing
land
for
animals
owned
by farmers
throughout
Allegheny
County
on their
way
to market.
The
residents
of Allegheny
City
became
"Pittsburghers"
in 1907
when
their
city
was
annexed.
As the
city
established
itself,
some
of Pittsburgh's
most
prominent
families
resided
here.
Recent projects include: West Park Court and Arch
Court (housing for the elderly); the Alpine Projects and Buena Vista Street
(renovations and sales of homes); Federal Hill (townhouses and apartments);
and the Parkhurst Project (building new homes and renovating townhouses).
Community Involvement and Pride
Neighbors
of all
ages
take
part
in the
Annual
Picnic
in the
Park
and
Giant
Yard
Sale,
the
Halloween
Parade,
Thanksgiving
Dinner,
and
Lunch
with
Santa.
The
Mexican
War
Streets
Society's
annual
House
and
Garden
Tour,
held
each
September,
is the
longest-premier
tour
of its
kind
in the
city.
For
more information, please contact:
Central Northside Neighborhood Council (412)
231-7742
Mexican War Streets Society (412) 323-9030
Northside Leadership Conference (412) 231-4714
North Side Chamber of Commerce (412) 231-6500
Sponsored by Councilman Sala Udin through the Neighborhood
Needs Program
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