Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburgh

Name: Allegheny Arsenal
Address: 40th St, Pittsburgh, 15201, United States

#130 among attractions in Pittsburgh

Park, Relax in park, Playground, Baseball field

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Facts and practical information

The Allegheny Arsenal, established in 1814, was an important supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the American Civil War, and the site of the single largest civilian disaster during the war. It was located in the community of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, which was annexed by the city of Pittsburgh in 1868. ()

Built: 1814 (210 years ago)Elevation: 810 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°27'60"N, 79°57'40"W

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40th StEast End (Lower Lawrenceville)Pittsburgh 15201 United States

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Day trips

Allegheny Arsenal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mr. Smalls Theatre, 33rd Street Railroad Bridge, The Doughboy, The Church Brew Works.

1.1 miNW
Museum, Theater, Concerts and shows
Mr. Smalls Theatre, Pittsburgh
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Millvale, just a stone's throw from downtown Pittsburgh, Mr. Smalls Theatre stands as a beacon of the city's vibrant arts and music scene. This intimate venue, housed in a former 18th-century Catholic church, has been repurposed into one of...
0.7 miW
Bridge
33rd Street Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • The 33rd Street Railroad Bridge is a truss bridge that carries the Allegheny Valley Railroad on the P&W Subdivision over the Allegheny River that connects downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Herrs Island, Pittsburgh, United States.
0.4 miSW
Park
The Doughboy, Pittsburgh
11 min walk • The Doughboy is a war memorial and neighborhood landmark in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
~1880 ftSW
Church, Brewery, Bars and clubs
The Church Brew Works, Pittsburgh
10 min walk • The Church Brew Works is a brewpub in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, set in the confines of a restored Roman Catholic church. The brewpub is located at 3525 Liberty Avenue in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The church building was originally built in 1902, and had been used as a church until 1993.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
The Clemente Museum, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • The Roberto Clemente Museum is an American museum honoring Roberto Clemente, the Major League Baseball right fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Hall of Famer.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Washington Crossing Bridge, Pittsburgh
11 min walk • The Washington Crossing Bridge, commonly known as the Fortieth Street Bridge, is an arch bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Lawrenceville and the suburb of Millvale.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Bloomfield Bridge, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • The Bloomfield Bridge is a bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which carries four lanes of traffic across Skunk Hollow, a steep ravine between the densely populated neighborhoods of Bloomfield and Polish Hill.
~380 ftN
Neighbourhood
Lawrenceville Historic District, Pittsburgh
2 min walk • The Lawrenceville Historic District is a U.S. historic district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which encompasses the majority of the Lawrenceville neighborhood.
0.9 miSW
40°27'27"N • 79°58'24"W
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh
23 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.5 miSW
Entertainment district
Strip District, Pittsburgh
39 min walk • The Strip District is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a one-half square mile area of land northeast of the central business district bordered to the north by the Allegheny River and to the south by portions of the Hill District.
~540 ftS
Nightlife
Arsenal Cider House, Pittsburgh
3 min walk • Arsenal Cider House and Wine Cellar is a small-batch cider manufacturer located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. It is located adjacent to, and named after, the historic Allegheny Arsenal. It was cited by a Canadian newspaper as an example of something that makes Pittsburgh "chic".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Allegheny Arsenal?

Nearby attractions include Lawrenceville Historic District, Pittsburgh (2 min walk), Arsenal Middle School, Pittsburgh (3 min walk), Foster School, Pittsburgh (4 min walk), Lawrenceville Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (4 min walk).

How to get to Allegheny Arsenal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Allegheny Arsenal:

Bus

Herron Station (15 min walk)
Grant Ave at East Ohio St • Lines: 2 (23 min walk)