A number of other Fortune 100 companies have called Pittsburgh their headquarters, helping fund world-class museums, theaters, universities, and other attractions. Carnegie became the richest man on Earth and, along with other local magnates of industry, gave Pittsburgh cultural institutions such as the Carnegie Museums, Carnegie Library, and Carnegie-Mellon University. Andrew Carnegie began the Carnegie Steel Company in 1892, which became United States Steel (USS) a decade later and grew to be the largest corporation of any kind in the world.
By the late 19th century, Pittsburgh was known as the Steel City. Manufacturing in Pittsburgh began in earnest in the early 19th century, and by the US Civil War the city was known as "the armory of the Union." This began a sharp escalation of industry, particularly steel and glass. He also named the settlement between the rivers "Pittsborough". In 1758, British general John Forbes ordered the construction of Fort Pitt, named after British Secretary of State William Pitt the Elder. On what is now referred to as The Point, where the rivers meet, several forts were constructed by competing French and British forces during the French and Indian War.
The settlement of Pittsburgh began as a strategic point at the confluence of three rivers, with Britain, France, and the local Native American tribes all vying for control over this spot and thus, the region. The first European to "discover" the site of Pittsburgh was French discoverer/trader Sieur de La Salle in his 1669 expedition. The city has published a map displaying all neighborhoods, with printable maps of each. Each color indicates a different region, while the blue lines represent the three rivers.Įach of these districts contains numerous distinct neighborhoods.
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This system of districts is based upon the Pittsburgh Wayfinder System, a series of 5-colored maps of the city you will see on directional signs throughout the city. This region also includes some neighborhoods considered the "West End". ( Note: In common parlance, "Southside" most often refers to two specific neighborhoods in this area: the Southside Flats and Southside Slopes. The main neighborhoods of interest in this area are the Southside Flats and Mt Washington. See the district article for details.)Ī particularly hilly region famous for its inclines and great views of the city - as well as its bar scene. ( Note: In common parlance, "Northside" most often refers to these and a few other specific neighborhoods in this area. The main neighborhoods of interest in this area are the North Shore, Allegheny, and the Mexican War Streets. Two of Pittsburgh's major league sports teams and many of the city's finest museums can be found here. The main neighborhoods of interest in this area are the Strip District, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, and East Liberty. The main neighborhoods of interest in this area are Oakland, Shadyside, and Squirrel Hill.Ī center of the city's ethnic diversity, this formerly industrial area is now bustling with shops and restaurants. Home to the city's "second downtown" - the college neighborhood of Oakland - as well as many institutions, parks, and quieter residential and shopping areas. The historic, economic, administrative, and cultural center of the city, where the three rivers meet. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Pittsburgh has a rich history and, for its size, an unusual array of cultural treasures, largely thanks to the wealth that was generated when Pittsburgh was a hub of industry. Pittsburgh's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage. It is situated at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. Pittsburgh is a city of about 300,000 in Allegheny County, at the center of the Pittsburgh Region in southwestern Pennsylvania the population of its metropolitan area is about 2.3 million. Pittsburgh is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings - have a look at each of them. For other places with the same name, see Pittsburgh (disambiguation).