Firstside Historic District
Also known as Monongahela Wharf
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Firstside Historic District, at 211--249 Fort Pitt Blvd.; 1--7 Wood St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 28, 1988. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 265 other Pennsylvania listings. The district takes in 10 historic buildings. The listing covers 1.6 acres. Nine more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 39 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
211--249 Fort Pitt Blvd.; 1--7 Wood St., Pittsburgh · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
32 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Firstside Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Firstside Historic District
Is Firstside Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 28, 1988 (Register number 88001215).
Is Firstside Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Smithfield Street Bridge, 0.2 miles away.
Can you visit Firstside Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Firstside Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71997708 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.