Pittsburgh Landmarks

Fort Pitt Block House 5 (17)

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The Fort Pitt Block House (also known as Bouquet’s Redoubt) is a pentagonal brick defensive structure located within Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Built in 1764, it is the oldest authenticated structure in Western Pennsylvania and the only surviving remnant of the original British Fort Pitt. 🧱🛡️ In 2026, as Pittsburgh prepares for the […]

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Point State Park 5 (5)

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Point State Park (commonly known as “The Point”) is a 36-acre Pennsylvania state park located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, forming the Ohio River, in downtown Pittsburgh. It serves as a National Historic Landmark and a major recreational urban space. As of 2026, the park is concluding a major $3.4 million

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