East Allegheny (Pittsburgh) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Allegheny
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Neighborhood of Pittsburgh
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.236 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,136 |
| • Density | 9,051/sq mi (3,495/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
15212
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Deutschtown Historic District
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| Area | Roughly bounded by Cedar Avenue, Knoll, East, and Pressley Streets |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 83004181 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 25, 1983 |
East Allegheny, also known as Deutschtown, is a vibrant neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is located on the city's North Side. This area has a ZIP Code of 15212. A local council member represents the neighborhood in the Pittsburgh City Council. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire also has a station in Deutschtown.
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Discovering Deutschtown's Past
In 1783, the state of Pennsylvania set aside a large piece of land. This land was north of where the Allegheny River meets the Ohio River. A plan for Allegheny City was created the next year. It included 36 city blocks. These blocks were surrounded by a common area for grazing animals.
How East Allegheny Began
The grazing area later became a park called Allegheny Commons. The land just east of this park was meant for farming. This farming area is what we now call East Allegheny.
German Roots and a New Name
Between 1850 and 1900, many German immigrants moved here. They built homes and businesses. Because of them, the area became known as Dutchtown. This was a common way to say Deutschtown, which means "German town" in German. The residents built strong homes and businesses. They created a busy shopping area on East Ohio Street. Their homes were mostly south of this street.
A Historic Neighborhood
In 1984, Deutschtown was recognized as a special place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means its history and buildings are important to protect. The neighborhood is also a City of Pittsburgh Historic District. This shows its unique character and strong community feeling.
Changes and Community Spirit
Later, the construction of Interstate 279 cut the neighborhood in half. This created West Deutschtown and East Deutschtown. The highway caused some challenges for the area. Some people moved away, and homes were rented out. However, local people formed the East Allegheny Community Council. They worked hard to bring the neighborhood back to life. They especially focused on the western part.
Exploring East Allegheny Today
East Allegheny is divided into two main parts. "East Deutschtown" is bordered by East Street, East Ohio Street, Goehring Street, and Vinial Streets. "West Deutschtown" stretches from Cedar Avenue to East Street. It runs from the Norfolk Southern Mainline to Dunloe Street.
Neighboring Communities
East Allegheny is surrounded by several other Pittsburgh neighborhoods. These include Allegheny Center, Fineview, Troy Hill, Spring Hill, and Spring Garden.
Getting Around Town
It's easy to travel from East Allegheny to downtown using city buses. Routes like the 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 11, and 12 serve the area. The 54a and 54b buses also connect East Allegheny to Oakland. Oakland is a major academic center in the city.
Pittsburgh's Unique City Steps
The East Allegheny neighborhood has four sets of "city steps." These are special staircases built into the hills. All of them are safe and open for use. In East Allegheny, these Steps of Pittsburgh help people get around quickly. They connect pedestrians to public transportation. They also make it easy to explore this busy area on foot.
Community Involvement
The local citizens' group for the neighborhood is the East Allegheny Community Council. This organization helps improve the area. They even offer a self-guided walking tour of the neighborhood. You can find information about it on their website.
Pop Culture Connections
Did you know that East Allegheny has a connection to TV? In the CBS crime drama show Criminal Minds, the character Jennifer Jareau was born and grew up in East Allegheny.
Gallery
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Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at the Priory (formerly St. Mary's German Catholic Church), built in 1854.
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Teutonia Männerchor Hall, built in 1888.
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St. Mary's Priory, built in 1888.
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Latimer School, built in 1898.
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Former Workingman's Savings Bank & Trust Co. Building, built in 1901.
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Schiller School, built in 1939.
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Buildings along Cedar Avenue.
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A view down Chestnut St. in East Deutschtown.
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The Middle Street city steps in East Allegheny.
