Butler Street

Butler Street
Butler St. at 35th St. in Lower Lawrenceville
Length3.8 mi (6.1 km)[1]
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°28′27″N 79°57′28″W / 40.47417°N 79.95778°W / 40.47417; -79.95778
West endPenn Avenue
Major
junctions
PA 8
East endHighland Park Bridge

Butler Street is a street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which is the main commercial thoroughfare of the Lawrenceville neighborhood. Since the early 2000s, it has become a center for arts, dining, and music, with many local businesses including bars, restaurants, breweries, and specialty shops.[2][3] It is named for the city of Butler, Pennsylvania, whose namesake was Maj. Gen. Richard Butler of the Continental Army.

  1. ^ "Overview Map of Butler St" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  2. ^ Schlegel, Jeff (October 14, 2007). "A Design District Takes Shape". New York Times. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  3. ^ Machosky, Michael (March 27, 2013). "Restaurant restoration: Lawrenceville's Butler Street caters to foodies". TribLive. Retrieved May 16, 2018.