City View, Pittsburgh

Name: City View
Address: 1420 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

#236 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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City View is a 300 ft residential highrise in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1964 and has 24 floors. It is tied with the Commonwealth Building and The Carlyle for the 26th tallest building in Pittsburgh. It was designed by I.M. Pei. From its inception in 1964 until 2014 it was known as Washington Plaza. ()

Completed: 1964 (60 years ago)Height: 300 ftFloors: 24Coordinates: 40°26'25"N, 79°59'11"W

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1420 Centre AvenueCentral Pittsburgh (Downtown Pittsburgh)Pittsburgh United States

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City View – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: PPG Paints Arena, Benedum Center, Heinz History Center, Warner Centre.

~880 ftW
Sport venue, Sport
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
5 min walk • PPG Paints Arena, situated in the bustling city of Pittsburgh, United States, is an emblematic sports venue known for hosting a myriad of events, ranging from thrilling hockey games to high-octane concerts. Opened in 2010, this state-of-the-art facility is the home...
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Benedum Center, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • The Benedum Center, a crown jewel of Pittsburgh's Cultural District, stands as a testament to the city's rich history in the performing arts. Originally known as the Stanley Theatre when it opened its doors in 1928, this grand venue was designed in the opulent style of...
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, the Heinz History Center stands as a proud testament to the rich tapestry of Western Pennsylvania's past. This museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania and offers a deep dive...
0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Warner Centre, Pittsburgh
18 min walk • Warner Centre, located in the heart of Pittsburgh in the United States, is a facility that combines the elegance of shopping with easy access to a variety of services. This shopping center offers residents and tourists a unique space where they can find a wide...
0.8 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • Heinz Hall is a performing arts center and concert hall located at 600 Penn Avenue in the Cultural District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Concert hall
August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh
14 min walk • The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is a U.S. nonprofit arts organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that presents performing and visual arts programs that celebrate the contributions of African Americans not only in Western Pennsylvania, but nationally and internationally.
0.5 miW
Park, Outdoor activities
Mellon Green, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • Mellon Green is an urban park in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The green, bounded by Grant Street, Ross Street, and Oliver and Sixth avenues, is surrounded by many prominent downtown buildings including the U.S.
~1170 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Church of the Epiphany, Pittsburgh
6 min walk • Church of the Epiphany located at Washington Place and Centre Avenue in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1902. The church was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 1998. It is situated next to PPG Paints Arena.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
ToonSeum, Pittsburgh
15 min walk • ToonSeum: Pittsburgh Museum of Cartoon Art is a museum devoted exclusively to the cartoon arts, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ToonSeum is one of three museums dedicated to cartoon art in the United States.
0.7 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Wood Street Galleries, Pittsburgh
18 min walk • Wood Street Galleries, a visual arts project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is a gallery located in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The gallery occupies the upper floors of the Max Azen company building, above the Wood Street light rail stop.
0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
City Theatre, Pittsburgh
20 min walk • City Theatre is a professional theatre company located in Pittsburgh's South Side. It specializes in productions of new plays and has commissioned new works by playwrights on the national theatre scene, including Christopher Durang, Adam Rapp, and Jeffrey Hatcher.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City View?

Nearby attractions include St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, Pittsburgh (3 min walk), Reymer Brothers Candy Factory, Pittsburgh (5 min walk), Church of the Epiphany, Pittsburgh (6 min walk), Bluff, Pittsburgh (8 min walk).

How to get to City View by public transport?

The nearest stations to City View:

Bus

Penn Station (10 min walk)
Penn Station D • Lines: 1, 71, Metro Commuter (10 min walk)

Train

Pittsburgh Union Station (11 min walk)

Light rail

Steel Plaza • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (12 min walk)
First Avenue • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (17 min walk)