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Beechview is located southwest of Downtown, and has always been home to a diverse group of working class families.

It has many amenities that make it attractive for families who wish to live in the city, such as the Carnegie Library, good schools like Beechwood Elementary and Brashear High School, and recreational opportunities like Vanucci Field.

The Broadway-Beechview Avenue ridge top forms the "spine" of the Beechview community. Nearly all of its commercial establishments and churches are located along this corridor. The bus line and the "T" offer quick and easy access to Downtown or the South Hills.

The hilly topography is crossed by cobblestone streets lined with single family homes built in the years around the turn of the century. From cozy cottages to original homesteads, to the latest in architectural designs, Beechview offers home buyers a diversity of choices in both size and style.

Beechview residents of all ages have a variety of ways to fill their leisure time. Athletic programs, senior activities, and religious, civic and social organizations are available. Recreational facilities include two parks, four parklets, a public spray park, a senior citizens center and a public library.

The Seldom-Seen Greenway, one of the last undeveloped parcels of land in the city, can be explored by nature lovers.

Schools

Families in Beechview enjoy a variety of educational options. The Pittsburgh Public School District - which was recently named one of the Country's Top Ten Large Urban Districts by GreatSchools.org - offers a mix of neighborhood schools and specialized magnet choices in or near Beechview, including:

• Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
• Pittsburgh Beechwood PreK-5
• Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
• Pittsburgh Brashear 9-12

Please visit the Pittsburgh Public Schools website for more information.
If you are interested in private, parochial, or charter school options, please visit the "Education" section of our resource page for links.

Libraries

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest and most respected public library systems in the country. Established by Andrew Carnegie as a public trust in 1895, CLP has 19 locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh. Neighbors in Beechview enjoy these branches:

• Beechview Library

For more information about the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, visit their website.

Beechview Links

Neighborhood Organizations

Beechview Merchants Association
Beechview Community Organization

Beechview Videos

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