South Side (Pittsburgh)
Neighborhoods of Pittsburgh in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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South Side (or "Southside") is an area in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, located along the Monongahela River across from Downtown Pittsburgh. The South Side is officially divided into two neighborhoods, South Side Flats and South Side Slopes. Both the Flats and the Slopes are represented on Pittsburgh City Council by Bruce Kraus. The business district stretches along East Carson Street, which is home to many small shops, restaurants and bars. In 2006, more than 80 bars and pubs operated in the South Side Flats. The neighborhood has an urban fabric with rowhouses.
South Side | |
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Southside rowhouses typical of late 19th century. | |
Nickname: souseside | |
Coordinates: 40.427°N 79.976°W / 40.427; -79.976 | |
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Allegheny |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
The South Side is well-connected with public transit. Its proximity and public transit connections also have attracted professionals who work downtown. Pittsburgh Fire Station #24 is located on Mary Street in the neighborhood.[1]