Oakland (Pittsburgh) Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Oakland is the academic center of Pittsburgh, and the third largest "downtown" area in the state of Pennsylvania, behind only Center City, Philidelphia, and Downtown Pittsburgh. This neighborhood is home to several colleges and universities, art museums, history centers, arcades, art cinemas, live entertainment, restaurants, and a large student population. Oakland itself is divided into four districts, North, South, Central, and West.
North Oakland can be loosely defined as the area of Oakland between Neville and Bouquet streets, encompassing all of Craig street and running North to Polish Hill. The Cathedral of Learning, the Engineering section of the University of Pittsburgh campus, and the Craig Street business district are all found in North Oakland.
South Oakland runs along the Monongahela River and makes a triangular shape between the Penn-Lincoln highway, the Boulevard of the Allies, and Parkview avenue. South Oakland, affectionately referrred to as "Souf Oaklin" by its inhabitants, was the childhood home of Dan Marino, and now home to many Pitt upperclassmen. It is known at the University as the place to be on weekend nights for Keggers and Frat parties.
Central Oakland is bordered by Schenley Park, the Boulevard of the Allies, Fifth Avenue, and Halkett street. This is where the majority of non-dormitory students reside throughout the school year. It is home to tons of student favorite eateries, fraternity houses, and club houses.
West Oakland, the smallest of the four districts, is bordered by Fifth Avenue in the south, De Soto street in the east, and Terrace Village to the north. Magee Women's Hospital, most of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and Chatham College can be found there.
Oakland as a whole is bordered by Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, the Hill District, Greenfield, Bloomfield, and the Bluff.
Oakland is home to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, sponsor of the annual Greek Food Festival. It was also the site of Forbes Field before Three Rivers Stadium was built.
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