Pittsburgh Central Downtown Historic District

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Pittsburgh Central Downtown Historic District, Historic district in Downtown Pittsburgh, United States.

The Pittsburgh Central Downtown Historic District spans multiple blocks bounded by Liberty Avenue, Grant Street, Forbes Avenue, and Wood Street.

Established in 1985 on the National Register of Historic Places, this district contains twenty-six buildings from the late eighteenth century industrial period.

The district includes the Frick Building, Gulf Tower, William Penn Hotel, Oliver Building, and the August Wilson Center, displaying Art Deco and Gothic Revival styles.

Visitors can access self-guided walking tours through mobile applications that provide offline navigation throughout the architectural landmarks of the district.

The district expanded its boundaries in 2013 to incorporate additional structures that represent Pittsburgh's transformation from an industrial center to a business hub.

Location: Pittsburgh

GPS coordinates: 40.44139,-79.99722

Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:59

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