Beechview | |
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%2c_May_2024.jpg) Canton Avenue, the steepest street in the country, in Beechview | |
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| Coordinates:40°24′49″N80°01′21″W / 40.413687°N 80.022433°W /40.413687; -80.022433 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| Incorporated | 28 July 1905[1] |
| Named after | Fagus grandifolia (American Beech) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| Population (2020)[3] | |
• Total | 7,596 |
| • Density | 5,200/sq mi (2,010/km2) |
Beechview is aneighborhood inPittsburgh,Pennsylvania's southwestern side. It has a zip code of 15216, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by both the council member for District 4 (South Neighborhoods) and for District 2 (West Neighborhoods). Beechview was founded in 1905 after the introduction of a comprehensive light rail transit system. It was named for the large amount ofAmerican Beech Trees in the area. It isPittsburgh Fire Bureau Zone 4-10 and houses Engine Company #28.[4] It is located in Zone 6 forPittsburgh Police. While Beechview took an economic downturn in the late 20th century, its proximity to downtown Pittsburgh, convenient access to light rail transit, sweeping vistas and new businesses have allowed Beechview to stabilize economically.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 10,853 | — |
| 1950 | 11,994 | +10.5% |
| 1960 | 14,032 | +17.0% |
| 1970 | 14,360 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 11,911 | −17.1% |
| 1990 | 9,311 | −21.8% |
| 2000 | 8,772 | −5.8% |
| 2010 | 7,974 | −9.1% |
| 2020 | 7,596 | −4.7% |
| [5][6] Source: University of Pittsburgh[7] | ||
Despite Beechview's hilly terrain, its streets follow a grid pattern, resulting in some extremely steep roads. This includesCanton Avenue, the steepest street in the U.S., at a 37% grade.[8][9]
Beechview has six borders, including the Pittsburgh neighborhoods ofDuquesne Heights to the north,Mt. Washington to the northeast,Brookline to the south and southeast,Banksville to the west, andRidgemont to the northwest (separated by the Parkway West I-376). The borough ofDormont borders Beechview from the southwest.
Beechview is served by theDawn,Westfield,Fallowfield,Hampshire,Belasco andShirasPittsburgh Light RailRed Line stations.
