Firstside Historic District

Firstside Historic District is a neighborhood area in downtown Pittsburgh with buildings along Fort Pitt Boulevard and Wood Street. The structures display Greek Revival and Late Victorian architectural features that shape the visual character of this place.

The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, recognizing its value as a protected location. A boundary expansion followed in 2013, bringing more land under preservation status.

The district displays architecture reflecting different phases of urban growth, with each building telling stories of local building traditions. Walking through, you notice how the varied styles along the streets show the different eras when people invested in this neighborhood.

Visitors can explore the area bounded by Boulevard of the Allies, Fort Pitt Boulevard, Grant Street, and Stanwix Street. It helps to walk slowly and observe the building facades to fully appreciate the architectural details.

The district holds two separate registration numbers in the National Register of Historic Places, showing how it gained protection in stages. This double numbering illustrates how the boundaries and protected scope expanded across the decades.