Smithfield - Liberty Building, Pittsburgh, PA
N 40° 26.579 W 079° 59.827
17T E 585050 N 4477408
An ornate flatiron building on a tiny triangle of land where Smithfield Street, Liberty Avenue and Seventh Avenue collide at an odd angle.
Waymark Code: WMY45
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2006
Views: 138
Pittsburgh sprang up because of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers connecting to form the Ohio River. The heart of downtown, bounded by the rivers, is called "The Golden Triangle." And there are lots of little triangles within it. That's because Pittsburgh's street grid runs parallel and perpendicular to both rivers. Eventually these two grids must crash into each other, and the place where that happens is Liberty Avenue.
This triangular "flatiron" building can be found at the triangle formed by the intersection of Liberty Avenue, Seventh Avenue and Smithfield Street. Get your nails trimmed to a fine point at the nail salon here, or enjoy a perfect slice of pizza at Monte Cello's. I'm sure both establishments are familiar with triangular shapes!
Building Address:
Smithfield Street at Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA USA
15222
Is it open to the general public?: yes
When was it built? (Approximate if you must.): 01/01/1885
What is the name of this building?: No given name is visible on the building.
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