The Doughboy, Pittsburgh

Name: The Doughboy
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#60 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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The Doughboy is a war memorial and neighborhood landmark in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Located at the Y-shaped intersection of Lawrenceville's two busiest commercial streets, Butler Street and Penn Avenue, the monument has become a symbol of the neighborhood and "probably the most well known veterans monument in Pittsburgh". In 2019, it was listed as a contributing property in the Lawrenceville Historic District. ()

Elevation: 745 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°27'47"N, 79°58'1"W

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East End (Lower Lawrenceville)Pittsburgh United States

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The Doughboy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mr. Smalls Theatre, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 33rd Street Railroad Bridge, The Church Brew Works.

1.3 miN
Museum, Theater, Concerts and shows
Mr. Smalls Theatre, Pittsburgh
33 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...
0.5 miS
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church stands as a beacon of faith and community. This Catholic church, with its distinctive architectural design, serves as a spiritual home for many of the city's residents.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
33rd Street Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh
13 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.
~770 ftSE
Church, Brewery, Bars and clubs
The Church Brew Works, Pittsburgh
4 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.
0.4 miNE
Park, Playground, Baseball field
Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburgh
11 min walk • 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.
0.5 miW
Bridge
31st Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • The William Raymond Prom Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the 31st Street Bridge, is an arch bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Troy Hill and the Strip District.
~310 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
The Clemente Museum, Pittsburgh
2 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.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Washington Crossing Bridge, Pittsburgh
15 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.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Bloomfield Bridge, Pittsburgh
16 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.
0.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Lawrenceville Historic District, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • The Lawrenceville Historic District is a U.S. historic district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which encompasses the majority of the Lawrenceville neighborhood.
0.5 miSW
40°27'27"N • 79°58'24"W
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Doughboy?

Nearby attractions include Pennsylvania National Bank Building, Pittsburgh (1 min walk), The Clemente Museum, Pittsburgh (2 min walk), The Church Brew Works, Pittsburgh (4 min walk), Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh (5 min walk).

How to get to The Doughboy by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Doughboy:

Bus

Herron Station (7 min walk)
31st Street Bridge Ramp at Rialto St • Lines: 1, 2 (18 min walk)