Fort Pitt Block House, Pittsburgh

Name: Fort Pitt Block House
Address: 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Telephone: +1 412-471-1764

#61 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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The Fort Pitt Block House is a historic building in Point State Park in the city of Pittsburgh. It was constructed in 1764 as a redoubt of Fort Pitt, making it the oldest extant structure in Western Pennsylvania, as well as the "oldest authenticated structure west of the Allegheny Mountains". ()

Completed: 1764 (260 years ago)Coordinates: 40°26'28"N, 80°0'35"W

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601 Commonwealth PlCentral Pittsburgh (Downtown Pittsburgh)Pittsburgh 15222 United States

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+1 412-471-1764

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Fort Pitt Block House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: PNC Park, Highmark Stadium, Fort Pitt Museum, PPG Place.

0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
PNC Park, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • PNC Park, a gem of Pittsburgh and a celebrated sport venue, stands as a testament to America's favorite pastime: baseball. Nestled on the North Shore of the Allegheny River, this iconic ballpark serves as the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the city's Major League...
~1820 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • Highmark Stadium, a cornerstone of Pittsburgh's sports landscape, stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted passion for athletics. This modern sports venue, located at Station Square on the city's South Shore, is a hub for both professional and amateur sporting...
~190 ftS
History museum, Military museum, Museum
Fort Pitt Museum, Pittsburgh
1 min walk • Nestled at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers in Pittsburgh, the Fort Pitt Museum is a portal to the past, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the region during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
~1720 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Square
PPG Place, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, PPG Place stands as an iconic landmark, reflecting the city's industrial legacy and its modern-day vibrancy. This striking complex, composed of six glass buildings, spans three city blocks and creates a dazzling glass...
~1490 ftSW
Bridge
Fort Pitt Bridge, Pittsburgh
8 min walk • Spanning the Monongahela River, the Fort Pitt Bridge stands as an iconic structure in the city of Pittsburgh, United States. An integral part of the city's skyline, this steel bowstring arch bridge was opened to traffic in 1959, connecting the Fort Pitt Tunnel...
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Byham Theater, Pittsburgh
11 min walk • The Byham Theater is a landmark building at 101 Sixth Street in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • Heinz Hall is a performing arts center and concert hall located at 600 Penn Avenue in the Cultural District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.4 miE
Park
Market Square, Pittsburgh
10 min walk • Market Square is a public space located in Downtown Pittsburgh at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Market Street. The square was home to the first courthouse, first jail and the first newspaper west of the Atlantic Plain, the Pittsburgh Gazette.
~1790 ftE
Shopping centre, Shopping, Postmodern architecture
Fifth Avenue Place, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • Fifth Avenue Place is a skyscraper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. United States. The building is owned by Highmark subsidiary Jenkins Empire Associates and has served as the company's headquarters since it was completed in 1988.
~1330 ftSE
Modernist architecture
United Steelworkers Building, Pittsburgh
7 min walk • The United Steelworkers Building, originally named the IBM Building and also known as the I.W. Abel Building or Five Gateway Center, is a highrise office building in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • The O'Reilly Theater is a 650-seat theater building, opened on December 11, 1999, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Pitt Block House?

Nearby attractions include Point State Park, Pittsburgh (1 min walk), Point State Park, Pittsburgh (1 min walk), Fort Pitt Museum, Pittsburgh (1 min walk), Fort Pitt, Pittsburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Fort Pitt Block House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Pitt Block House:

Bus

Liberty Ave at Wyndham Grand • Lines: Metro Commuter, P10 (6 min walk)
Liberty Ave at Stanwix St • Lines: P10 (7 min walk)

Light rail

North Side • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (12 min walk)
Wood Street • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (14 min walk)

Train

Pittsburgh Union Station (26 min walk)