Mexican War Streets
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| Mexican War Streets | |
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| (U.S. Registered Historic District) | |
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| Nearest city: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1848 |
| Architect: | General William Robinson, Jr. |
| Architectural style(s): | Row Houses |
| Added to NRHP: | 1975-05-28 |
| Governing body: | Mexican War Streets Society (MWSS) |
The Mexican War Streets originally known as "The Buena Vista Tract", is a national historic neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The neighborhood is densely filled with beautifully restored row houses, community gardens and tree lined streets and alleyways.
[edit] Brief history
In the late 19th century, Allegheny, Pennsylvania became known for its stately homes, occupied by some of the area's wealthy families. One such area became known as The Mexican War Streets. The Mexican War Streets were laid out in 1848 by General William Robinson, Jr. who later became mayor of the city of Allegheny. Just returned from service in the Mexican War, he subdivided his land and named the new streets after the battles and generals (Buena Vista Street, Filson Way, Monterey Street, Palo Alto Street, Resaca Place, Sherman Avenue, Taylor Avenue) of that war.
