| Beechview | |
Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| Population (1990): 9311[1] | |
| Population (2000): 8772[1] | |
| Area: 1.46 sq mi (3.8 km2)[1] | |
Beechview is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's South Hills area. 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. It is Pittsburgh Fire Bureau Zone 4-10 and houses Engine Company #28[2]. It is located in Zone 6 for Pittsburgh Police.
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Despite Beechview's hilly terrain, its streets follow a grid pattern, resulting in in some extremely steep roads. This includes Canton Ave., the US's steepest street at a 37% grade.[3][4]
Banksville, Brookline, Dormont (a neighboring borough), Duquesne Heights, Mt. Washington
Beechview is served by the Dawn, Traymore, Pennant, Westfield, Fallowfield, Hampshire, Coast, Belasco, Boustead, Shiras and Neeld Pittsburgh Light Rail Red Line stations.