Allegheny West (Pittsburgh) facts for kids
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Allegheny West
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Neighborhood of Pittsburgh
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Victorian housing of Allegheny West
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Location of Allegheny West in Pittsburgh
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| City |  Pittsburgh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 km2 (0.141 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 462 |
| ZIP code |
15212, 15233
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Allegheny West Historic District
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| Area | 43 acres (17 ha). Roughly bounded by Brighton Road, Jabok Way, Ridge and Allegheny Avenues. |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002334 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 2, 1978 |
Allegheny West is a special neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It's located on the city's North Side. This area is known for its beautiful old buildings and rich history. It has two ZIP codes: 15233 and 15212. A member of the Pittsburgh City Council represents this area.
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History of Allegheny West
The land where Allegheny West now stands was once used by Native American tribes. This was true until the late 1700s.
In 1787, a person named David Redick started surveying the land. This land was meant to be given to soldiers. These soldiers had fought in the American Revolution, which was the war for America's independence. It was part of their payment for serving the country.
In 1788, pieces of land in this area were sold at an auction in Philadelphia. The first houses in Allegheny West were built much later, around 1846 and 1847. Streets were also planned and built around this time. In the 1860s, there was a big increase in how many houses were built.
Millionaire's Row
In the late 1800s, Ridge Avenue became known as "Millionaire's Row." This was because many very rich families built huge, fancy houses there. Some of these famous families included Henry W. Oliver, William Penn Snyder, Harmar Denny, and Alexander M. Byers. Lincoln Avenue also became known for its grand homes.
Allegheny West is also famous as the birthplace of Gertrude Stein. She was a well-known writer.
Gallery
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841 North Lincoln Avenue, built in 1878.
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Gertrude Stein's birthplace (February 3, 1874) and childhood home, at 850 Beech Avenue.
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church, built in 1885, at 957 West North Avenue.
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Joseph Horne House, built in 1889, at 838 North Lincoln Avenue.
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Harry Darlington House, built circa 1890, at 721 Brighton Road.
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Calvary United Methodist Church, built from 1892 to 1895, at Allegheny Avenue and Beech Avenue (954 Beech Avenue).
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Byers-Lyons House, built in 1898, at 901 Ridge Avenue.
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Chalfant Hall of CCAC (former house of Henry Chalfant), built circa 1900.
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Mary Roberts Rinehart house (Rinehart lived at this house with her family from 1907 to 1912), at 954 Beech Avenue.
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B. F. Jones House, built from 1908 to 1910, at 808 Ridge Avenue.
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William Penn Snyder House, built in 1911, at 852 Ridge Avenue.
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West Hall of CCAC (formerly Memorial Hall, Western Theological Seminary), built in 1911 and 1912.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Allegheny West has changed over the years. In 1940, about 3,210 people lived there. The population grew slightly to 3,313 in 1950. After that, the number of residents slowly decreased. By 2010, the population was 462 people.
Surrounding Pittsburgh Neighborhoods
Allegheny West is surrounded by several other interesting neighborhoods in Pittsburgh:
- Allegheny Center
- Central Northside
- Chateau
- Manchester
- North Shore
