Crafton Heights (Pittsburgh)
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| Crafton Heights | |
 Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| Population (1990): 4563[1] | |
| Population (2000): 4199[1] | |
| Area: 0.754 mi² [1] | |
Crafton Heights is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It derived its name from Crafton Borough, its suburban neighbor to the west. Crafton Heights is located west of downtown Pittsburgh, and is surrounded by Elliot, Sheraden, and Westwood.
Neighbors in Crafton Heights enjoy shopping at nearby Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center. Recreation is an important part of the community with baseball fields, playgrounds and tennis and basketball courts throughout the neighborhood.
While many of Crafton Heights' old homes still stand, additional new townhomes and single family homes are being built to satisfy new residents.
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[edit] References
[edit] Further reading
- Toker, Franklin (1986, 1994). Pittsburgh: An Urban Portrait. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press. ISBN 0-8229-5434-6.
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[edit] External links
- Crafton Heights Official Home Page
- Crafton Heights District 2
- Interactive Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Map
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