VISITOR GUIDE
"COME VISIT THE BIRTH PLACE OF STEEL"
North Braddock has various historical and interesting sites for guests to visit. The area has a rich history dating back to 1755 in the French & Indian War. The Pittsburgh steel industry began here in 1875. A war battlefield, first steel mill, first Carnegie Library, steel boss mansion, new history center, famous pizza shop, and a golf course with breath taking views are just a few points to mention. The local residents welcome everyone to visit and appreciate the great history of the community in North Braddock, Pennsylvania. Thank you for visiting and see us again soon in EastShore Pittsburgh!
Some interesting sites to visit include the Civil War Monument, FOP Lodge 91 Monument, Amvets Post 60 Monument, Braddock Carnegie Library, Braddock's Battlefield History Center, Edgar Thomson Steel Works, George Washington Monument, Grand View Golf Club, Schwab-Dixon Mansion, Scott High School Monument, Vincent's Pizza Park, & Word War I Monument.
Some interesting sites to visit include the Civil War Monument, FOP Lodge 91 Monument, Amvets Post 60 Monument, Braddock Carnegie Library, Braddock's Battlefield History Center, Edgar Thomson Steel Works, George Washington Monument, Grand View Golf Club, Schwab-Dixon Mansion, Scott High School Monument, Vincent's Pizza Park, & Word War I Monument.
INTERESTING SITES TO VISIT
A.M. Harper Post 181 Civil War Monument, FOP Lodge 91 Monument – Locust Street
Braddock Cemetery has a tall stone monument & artillery cannons in honor of local Civil War veterans. The FOP monument honors living & deceased police officers from the Western PA lodge.
AMVETS Post 60 Monument, Veteran Banners – 1135 Wolfe Avenue
The monument honors local veterans from Post 60 on Wolfe Avenue. Veteran banners are purchased for local veterans and hang along the road.
Braddock Carnegie Library – 419 Library Street
Built as the first free library by Andrew Carnegie in 1889 and became a National Historic Landmark in 2012. It was saved from demolition in the 1980's.
Braddock’s Battlefield History Center – 609 Sixth Street
The center opened in 2012 as a visitor center for the Battle of Monongahela during the French & Indian War in July 1755.
Braddock’s Field & Braddock's Defeat Site – Jones Avenue
History markers honor the Whiskey Rebellion at Braddock’s Field in 1794 & General Braddock’s Defeat in the French & Indian War in 1755.
Edgar Thomson Steel Works – Braddock Avenue
Andrew Carnegie’s first steel mill opened in 1875. Visit the Joe Magarac statue at the plant gate.
George Washington Monument – Jones Avenue
The monument was dedicated in 1930 for George Washington’s aide role in the Battle of Braddock’s Field.
Grand View Golf Club – 1000 Clubhouse Drive
Opened on the hills of North Braddock in 1996 and became a beautiful destination for 18-holes of golf, dining, and sight-seeing the region.
North Braddock Municipal Building - 600 Anderson Street
The lobby is home to numerous trophies and plaques relating to North Braddock Scott High School and other borough history.
Schwab-Dixon Mansion – 541 Jones Avenue
Charles Schwab became Carnegie’s steel boss. The Richardsonian Romanesque mansion was built in 1893. The mansion is privately owned and currently not opened to guests.
Scott High School Monument – Bell Avenue
The monument with the school concrete stone is dedicated to the local high school that was built in 1928.
Vincent’s Pizza Park – 998 Ardmore Boulevard
Opened in the 1950's by Vincent Chianese and became one of most famous pizzas in the Pittsburgh region. Well-known for big toppings, big crust, and greasy goodness. Newly remodeled for your pizza experience.
World War I Monument – Brinton Avenue
The tablet monument was dedicated in 1931 to 110 World War I veterans from the community.
A.M. Harper Post 181 Civil War Monument, FOP Lodge 91 Monument – Locust Street
Braddock Cemetery has a tall stone monument & artillery cannons in honor of local Civil War veterans. The FOP monument honors living & deceased police officers from the Western PA lodge.
AMVETS Post 60 Monument, Veteran Banners – 1135 Wolfe Avenue
The monument honors local veterans from Post 60 on Wolfe Avenue. Veteran banners are purchased for local veterans and hang along the road.
Braddock Carnegie Library – 419 Library Street
Built as the first free library by Andrew Carnegie in 1889 and became a National Historic Landmark in 2012. It was saved from demolition in the 1980's.
Braddock’s Battlefield History Center – 609 Sixth Street
The center opened in 2012 as a visitor center for the Battle of Monongahela during the French & Indian War in July 1755.
Braddock’s Field & Braddock's Defeat Site – Jones Avenue
History markers honor the Whiskey Rebellion at Braddock’s Field in 1794 & General Braddock’s Defeat in the French & Indian War in 1755.
Edgar Thomson Steel Works – Braddock Avenue
Andrew Carnegie’s first steel mill opened in 1875. Visit the Joe Magarac statue at the plant gate.
George Washington Monument – Jones Avenue
The monument was dedicated in 1930 for George Washington’s aide role in the Battle of Braddock’s Field.
Grand View Golf Club – 1000 Clubhouse Drive
Opened on the hills of North Braddock in 1996 and became a beautiful destination for 18-holes of golf, dining, and sight-seeing the region.
North Braddock Municipal Building - 600 Anderson Street
The lobby is home to numerous trophies and plaques relating to North Braddock Scott High School and other borough history.
Schwab-Dixon Mansion – 541 Jones Avenue
Charles Schwab became Carnegie’s steel boss. The Richardsonian Romanesque mansion was built in 1893. The mansion is privately owned and currently not opened to guests.
Scott High School Monument – Bell Avenue
The monument with the school concrete stone is dedicated to the local high school that was built in 1928.
Vincent’s Pizza Park – 998 Ardmore Boulevard
Opened in the 1950's by Vincent Chianese and became one of most famous pizzas in the Pittsburgh region. Well-known for big toppings, big crust, and greasy goodness. Newly remodeled for your pizza experience.
World War I Monument – Brinton Avenue
The tablet monument was dedicated in 1931 to 110 World War I veterans from the community.