Frank Curto Park / Polish Hill-Bigelow Boulevard-Pittsburgh

Frank Curto Park is a park filled with artwork located along Bigelow Boulevard between Downtown and Polish Hill. The park provides a unique view of the city high above the Strip District and Allegheny River.

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, one of Pittsburgh's oldest and largest churches arose from the influx of Polish Immigrants to what i snow known as Polish Hill.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (Polish Hill)

(Setting sun lines Polish Hill with gold while illuminating silhouetted domes of the church)

Frank Curto Park

(Various views looking West including the 16th St. Bridge, Convention Center, Heinz Field and the Strip District during a spectacular sunset)

Arches of Steel - 16th Street Bridge - Troy Hill to Strip District

Two neighborhoods sit along the banks of the Allegheny River, both gaining fame for their blue collar roots. From the hilltop above the H.J Heinz Plant, mill workers made their way down inclines and staircases to work in Pittsburgh's booming industry. Troy Hill is home to  a widely unknown and glorious view of the Pittsburgh Skyline, stretching along the expanse Golden Triangle and showcasing the city's unique architecture. the Directly across the river, Pittsburgh's industry also flourished in the Strip District with its proximity to the river making for easy transportation of goods. The high volume of mills invited various merchants to move into the area, bringing the Strip District to what it is today, a vibrant street market housed within historic buildings. Both neighborhoods are filled with history and are connected by Pittsburgh's most unique bridge, the 16th Street Bridge.  Repeating arches and ornate stone and iron work make it the most noticeable Pittsburgh Bridge as it sits just past the Golden Triangle. Crossing the bridge will either take you to the historic North Side, or in the opposite direction, the Strip District and the Cultural District.

View from Troy Hill

16th Street Bridge

View from 16th Street Bridge (towards Southwest)

David L. Lawrence Convention Center