City Pittsburgh NRHP Reference # 78002334 Area 36 ha Architectural style Victorian architecture | ZIP code 15212, 15233 Designated CPHD November 26, 1990 Population 462 (2010) Added to NRHP 2 November 1978 | |
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Restaurants Carmi Family Restaurant, Modern Cafe, Allegheny Sandwich Shop, Benjamin's, Lindos Restaurant | ||
Allegheny West is a historic neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's North Side. It has two zip codes of both 15233 and 15212, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 1 (North Side).
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Map of Allegheny-West, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
History
The area was frequented by Native Americans until late in the 18th century. In 1787 David Redick began a survey of the area, with land to be given to Continental soldiers as part of their pay for service in the American Revolution. In 1788 lots in the area were auctioned off in Philadelphia. Houses were first built in the district in 1846-47 and streets were laid out about the same time. In the 1860s there was another boom in housing construction.
In the late 19th century Ridge Avenue became known as "Millionaire's Row" with mansions built for Henry W. Oliver, William Penn Snyder, Harmar Denny, Alexander M. Byers, and others. Lincoln Avenue also became known for its mansions.