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Manchester is located north of Downtown, and was originally supported by industrial and wharf activity situated on the shore of the Ohio River. While factories were once loosely woven into the community, today Manchester is almost exclusively residential; however, the community is served by the nearby Allegheny West commercial district.

A National Register Historic District, Manchester is a catalogue of mid-to-late Victorian, eclectic architectural styles. Residents in this area are working to restore the beautiful and often elegant homes that rest among the neighborhood's tree-lined streets. Architecturally distinguished brownstone row homes sit side by side with newer, energy efficient houses adding to the character of the neighborhood. Some say the neighborhood is experiencing its "second golden era."

Parks surrounding Allegheny Center, as well as the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, the National Aviary, the Carnegie Science Center, Heinz Field and PNC Park offer a variety of recreational opportunities for residents of Manchester.

Schools

Families in Manchester 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 Manchester, including:

• Pittsburgh Manchester K-8
• Pittsburgh Allegheny Traditional Academy K-8 Magnet
• Pittsburgh King K-8
• Pittsburgh Schiller Classical Academy 6-8 Magnet
• Pittsburgh Oliver 9-12
• Pittsburgh Perry Traditional Academy 9-12 Magnet

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 Manchester enjoy these branches:

• Allegheny Library
• Woods Run Library

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

Manchester Links

Neighborhood Organizations

Manchester Citizens Corporation
Manchester Historic Society, Inc.

Manchester Videos

Manchester Neighborhood Pittsburgh