Oakland Square Historic District

Oakland Square Historic District is a residential area with 99 properties arranged around a central park, with additional homes extending along Parkview Avenue and Dawson Street. The homes represent different building periods and display varying architectural styles typical of their construction eras.

Developer Eugene O'Neill initiated construction of 26 homes between 1889 and 1890 in the area called Linden Grove, establishing the first residential settlement. This early development set the foundation for the neighborhood that grew and expanded over the following decades.

The architecture displays Victorian and Dublin influences through three-story homes with mansard roofs and front porches that line the streets. These details shape how the neighborhood looks and reveal how families organized their homes during that era.

The district connects to downtown Pittsburgh through multiple transportation options and is straightforward to navigate. You can walk through the streets at your own pace and explore the central park without special arrangements.

The original homes built in 1890 included modern conveniences such as gas lines and indoor plumbing that were advanced for that time. This level of comfort was unusual for new housing developments in the area and attracted wealthy buyers.