Hill District - Wikipedia
The Hill District is a grouping of historically African American neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Beginning in the years leading up to World War I, "the Hill" was the cultural center of black life in the city and a major center of jazz. [1]
The Hill District: A Neighborhood Guide | Visit Pittsburgh
Looking to the resurgence of East Liberty, Lawrenceville and other neighborhoods we've covered in this series, the Hill District is primed and ready for a comeback. Join us as we discuss a brief history of the Hill, a look to the future and some amazing places already starting change in …
The Rich History of Pittsburgh’s Hill District
2017年8月7日 · One of the town’s most historic areas is the Hill District, a collection of neighborhoods located northeast of downtown Pittsburgh. The city’s first black district, this uptown neighborhood was once a mecca of arts and culture, with a strong sense of community.
The Hill District (Pittsburgh, PA), a story - African American Registry
*This date in 1758 celebrates the “Hill District,” a historically African American neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. Locally, following the rebellion by slaves and gaining independence of Haiti in 1804, the free Black community of the Hill District was called "Little Haiti."
Hill District Digital History
The Hill District Digital History Project is a digital space for sharing stories about the people, places, and events that have shaped Pittsburgh's Hill District. The project is a collaboration between the Hill CDC and the History department of Slippery Rock University.
The History of the Hill – Hill Community Development Corp - Hill District
The Hill District’s history mirrors that of the City of Pittsburgh. As the city grew and became more established as an industrial core, newly settled Eastern European immigrants flocked to the hillside area overlooking the Golden Triangle, and emerging white-collar workers and commerce merchants moved out to areas such as Oakland and Shadyside.
Exploring the Hill District’s rich history and vibrant future
2023年10月24日 · For the Black community in Pittsburgh, the Hill District is a living, breathing testament to the power of resilience and activism in the fight for change. In the upcoming years, the revitalized neighborhoods will allow the Black community to …
Homecoming: Hill District, USA
Homecoming: Hill District, USA is a public art project using oral histories, photos, and archival materials to tell a people's history of one of Pittsburgh's most storied neighborhoods.
The Story Of The Pittsburgh Neighborhood That Inspired "Fences"
2017年2月24日 · The Hill District in Pittsburgh is the setting for the play and movie "Fences." Preservation wins have been hard fought in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Hill District . Over 1,300 buildings were razed in the 1950s and '60s in the name of urban renewal.
Hill Community Development Corp – Your front door to the Hill District
The Hill CDC is committed to the social and economic development of Hill District residents, many of whom have been historically disadvantaged. A variety of programs are offered for business owners, entrepreneurs, aspiring homeowners, creatives and culture workers.