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Country
  
United States

County
  
Allegheny County

Incorporated
  
July 28, 1905

Population
  
7,974 (2010)

State
  
Pennsylvania

City
  
Pittsburgh

Area
  
3.78 km²

Beechview (Pittsburgh)

Restaurants
  
Las Palmas Restaura, Gaetano's Banquet Center, El Milagro Mexican Restaurant, Crested Duck Charcuter, The Huddle

Broadway in beechview pittsburgh pa


Beechview is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's southwestern side. It has a zip code of 15216, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by both the council member for District 4 (South Neighborhoods) and for District 2 (West Neighborhoods). Beechview was founded in 1905 after the introduction of a comprehensive light rail transit system. It is Pittsburgh Fire Bureau Zone 4-10 and houses Engine Company #28. It is located in Zone 6 for Pittsburgh Police. While Beechview took an economic downturn in the late 20th century, its close proximity to downtown Pittsburgh, convenient access to trolley transit, sweeping vistas and new businesses have allowed Beechview to stabilize economically.

Contents

Map of Beechview, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Geography

Despite Beechview's hilly terrain, its streets follow a grid pattern, resulting in some extremely steep roads. This includes Canton Avenue, the steepest street in the U.S., at a 37% grade. "Our hills define us"!

Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods

Banksville, Brookline, Dormont (a neighboring borough), Duquesne Heights, Mt. Washington

Travel

Beechview is served by the Dawn, Pennant, Westfield, Fallowfield, Hampshire, Belasco, Boustead and Shiras Pittsburgh Light Rail Red Line stations.

References

Beechview (Pittsburgh) Wikipedia