East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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George Westinghouse Memorial Bridge
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,927 |
| • Density | 4,966.49/sq mi (1,919.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15112
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| FIPS code | 42-21712 |
East Pittsburgh is a small town, called a borough, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of where the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers meet in Pittsburgh.
A famous inventor named George Westinghouse built large factories here. These factories made important equipment for big power plants, like those at Niagara Falls. They also supplied parts for the elevated trains and rapid transit systems in New York City. Close by, you can see the impressive George Westinghouse Bridge over Turtle Creek. This bridge is a well-known landmark in the area.
In 2020, about 1,927 people lived in East Pittsburgh. The town's population was much larger in the past, reaching over 6,000 people in 1940.
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History of East Pittsburgh
East Pittsburgh has an interesting history, especially when it comes to new technology.
Early Radio and Television
The very first radio broadcast from the pioneering station KDKA (AM) happened in East Pittsburgh. This important event took place on November 2, 1920.
Later, in 1928, a new way of broadcasting was shown at the Westinghouse laboratories in East Pittsburgh. This new technology eventually became what we know today as television. A scientist named Vladimir Zworykin, who worked for Westinghouse Electric Corporation, was involved in this early television work.
School Days in East Pittsburgh
The East Pittsburgh School District had two main schools: Bessemer Avenue Elementary School and East Pittsburgh Junior/Senior High School. The high school was located on Howard Street. The school colors for East Pittsburgh were green and white. Their sports teams were known as the Shamrocks.
In the 1970–71 school year, the East Pittsburgh School District joined with the nearby Turtle Creek School District. This change happened because of a court order. In the very last basketball game between the two rival schools, the East Pittsburgh Shamrocks won against Turtle Creek with a score of 65–63.
Keystone Commons Today
The large Westinghouse factories, which were once so important, were changed in 1989. They became a modern business area called "Keystone Commons."
Geography of East Pittsburgh
East Pittsburgh is located at coordinates 40°23′49″N 79°50′24″W. It is about 3 miles (5 km) east of the city limits of Pittsburgh. It's also about 10 miles (16 km) from Pittsburgh's city hall.
The United States Census Bureau says that East Pittsburgh covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²). All of this area is land.
Neighboring Towns
East Pittsburgh shares its borders with several other towns. To the north, it borders Chalfant. To the northeast, it borders Turtle Creek. To the east and southwest, across the Westinghouse Bridge, is North Versailles Township. Finally, to the west and northwest, it borders North Braddock.
Population Information
The population of East Pittsburgh has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| 1900 | 2,883 | — | |
| 1910 | 5,615 | 94.8% | |
| 1920 | 6,527 | 16.2% | |
| 1930 | 6,214 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 6,079 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 5,259 | −13.5% | |
| 1960 | 4,122 | −21.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,006 | −27.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,493 | −17.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,160 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,017 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,822 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,927 | 5.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,017 people living in East Pittsburgh. There were 936 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 28.2% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in East Pittsburgh in 2000 was 37 years old. About 25.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from East Pittsburgh
Some notable individuals have come from East Pittsburgh:
- Milton Katselas, a director for stage plays and movies.
- Abby Mann (1927–2008), a writer and producer for films.
- Joseph Wambaugh, a well-known novelist.
