Central Northside (Pittsburgh)

Central Northside
Neighborhood of Pittsburgh
Coordinates: 40°27′22″N 80°00′36″W / 40.456°N 80.010°W / 40.456; -80.010
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Allegheny County
City Pittsburgh
Area[1]
  Total 0.259 sq mi (0.67 km2)
Population (2010)[1]
  Total 2,923
  Density 11,000/sq mi (4,400/km2)

Central Northside is a neighborhood in the North Side of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It has a zip code of 15212, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 6 (Downtown/Northshore Neighborhoods). Originally known as "The Buena Vista Tract", it is densely filled with restored row houses, community gardens and tree lined streets and alleyways.

History

In the late 19th century, Allegheny, Pennsylvania (later annexed by Pittsburgh) became known for its stately homes, occupied by some of the area's wealthy families. One such area became known as the Mexican War Streets.

Mexican War Streets

The Mexican War Streets were laid out in 1847, during the Mexican–American War, by General William Robinson, Jr., ex-mayor of the city of Allegheny. Robinson, who contrary to some tellings did not actually serve in the war, subdivided his land and named the new streets after the war's battles and generals (Buena Vista Street, Filson Way, Monterey Street, Palo Alto Street, Resaca Place, Sherman Avenue, Taylor Avenue).[2]

Fictional Portrayals

Name

On 10 September 2012, the Central Northside Neighborhood Council (CNNC) voted to change the neighborhood's name to Allegheny City Central.[4][5] However, according to an FAQ published by the CNNC in August 2012, the Council reported that official city maps would "probably not" reflect the name change and that the city planning department is "always very reluctant" to alter established names. The same document refers to the name change as a "branding initiative" which is part of a "new brand and marketing strategy".[6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "PGHSNAP 2010 Raw Census Data by Neighborhood". Pittsburgh Department of City Planning PGHSNAP Utility. 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2013. External link in |publisher= (help)
  2. Rooney, Dan; Peterson, Carol (2013). Allegheny City: A History of Pittsburgh's North Side. University of Pittsburgh Press. pp. 32–33. ISBN 978-0-8229-4422-5.
  3. North Side theater is X-rated — for Hollywood, by Bill Vidonic, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
  4. Walsh, Katie (13 September 2012). "New name, same place: Central Northside adopts new name for itself, now Allegheny City Central". The Duquesne Duke. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
  5. "Central Northside Neighborhood Council 10 September 2012 General Membership Meeting Minutes" (PDF). Allegheny City Central. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  6. "CNNC Branding Initiative Frequently Asked Questions" (PDF). Central Northside Neighborhood Council. August 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
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