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Bookmark or Share- Hill District - WikipediaAllegheny County. City. Pittsburgh. 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 History of the Hill | Hill Community Development Corp - Hill DistrictThe 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 futureOctober 24, 2023. THE GROUNDBREAKING TO THE RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC NEW GRANADA THEATER, MAY 25, IN THE HILL DISTRICT. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO) From jazz legends to activism, Pittsburgh’s Hill District has a rich legacy that continues to inspire community empowerment movements today. A Destination for Community.
- The Hill District: A Neighborhood Guide | Visit PittsburghBut that story doesn't end here. 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 this neighborhood.
- The Hill District (Pittsburgh, PA), a story - African American RegistrySat, 11.25.1758. The Hill District (Pittsburgh, PA), a story. *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."
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