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Download and use these resources to help you explore South Side history and architecture.

Historic Preservation Word Search
Find 21 historic preservation words in this word-search puzzle.

 

South Side Facts: Multiple Choice
Answer 20 multiple choice questions about South Side history and architecture.

Save Our History Educator's Manual
Find out how you can obtain the 45-page booklet, with project ideas for students and youth groups, ages 7 and up.

 

South Side Facts: Timeline
A fact sheet noting significant South Side dates from 1758 to 2008, along with information on the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--South Side

South Side Facts: Industry
A fact sheet with information about glass- and steel-making

 

South Side Facts: Inclines
A fact sheet with information about five historic inclines and two that still exist

South Side Facts: Schools
A fact sheet with information about historic and current schools

 

South Side Facts: Hospitals
A fact sheet with information about historic hospitals and UPMC South Side

School Questionnaire
A work sheet with questions about your school

 

Exploring Your Neighborhood
A work sheet with questions about your neighborhood and its buildings

City of Pittsburgh Map
An aerial view of the city and three rivers

 

South Side Map
Aerial view of the South Side flats and slopes

South Side Street Map
This street map shows the Carson Street area between S. 8th and S. 23rd Streets.

 

Helpful Websites
Historic Pittsburgh Image Collection
Google Maps
National Trust Main Street Center®
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Urban Redevelopment Authority