Fourth Avenue Historic District

The Fourth Avenue Historic District stretches between Smithfield Street, Third Avenue, Market Square Place, and Fifth Avenue with rows of commercial and banking buildings from the 1800s and early 1900s. These structures line the blocks and create the visual character of the downtown area.

The area grew as Pittsburgh's banking center starting in the 1860s and saw its buildings constructed through the early 1900s. The Pittsburgh Stock Exchange operated at the corner of Fourth and Smithfield, drawing major financial institutions to invest in the neighborhood.

The buildings show a mix of Late Victorian and Revival styles that shape how the street looks and feels. Walking through reveals how different architectural periods sit side by side in the same blocks.

The district is located downtown and easy to walk through, with sidewalks connecting all the blocks and streets. Public transportation options nearby make it simple to reach from other neighborhoods.

The Investment Building from 1927 stands as one of the most striking structures and shows the architectural style that reflected Pittsburgh's wealth. Few visitors notice the fine details carved into the facades that are typical of the area's prosperous era.

Location: Pittsburgh

GPS coordinates: 40.43944,-80.00056

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06