Coordinates: 40°24′43″N 80°01′23″W / 40.412°N 80.023°W / 40.412; -80.023
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 Bureau of Fire Zone 4-10 and houses Engine Company #28[2]. It is located in Police Zone 6.
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]
While the neighborhood was originally home to many Italian families, it has seen an influx of hispanics in recent years.
Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods
Banksville, Brookline, Dormont (a neighboring borough), Duquesne Heights, Mt. Washington
References
Further reading
- Toker, Franklin (1994) [1986]. Pittsburgh: An Urban Portrait. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press. ISBN 0-8229-5434-6.
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