Aspinwall, Pennsylvania
Aspinwall is a borough of 2,843 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in December 28, 1892.
Why visit Aspinwall
Townapedia lists 52 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 61 places to eat and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Brilliant Branch Railroad Bridge, Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 2 and Sauer Buildings Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Aspinwall
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About Aspinwall
Aspinwall is a borough on the Allegheny River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The population was 2,916 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Aspinwall, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 1.0 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh
Brilliant Branch Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 0.4 mi
Rail bridge over Allegheny River
Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Stone railroad bridge in Pittsburgh
Chatham University
School · 3.2 mi
University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Highland Park Bridge
Bridge · 0.5 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Performing arts centre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Lovelace Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
Former puppet theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Old Highland Park Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge in 19th Street Sharpsburg and Butler St. at Baker St
Senator Robert D. Fleming Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
School · 2.6 mi
Public nursing school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks52
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Place in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places
Sauer Buildings Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Allegheny Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Alpha Terrace Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Baxter High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
Bayard School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Bindley Hardware Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Boys' Club of Pittsburgh
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Butler Street Gatehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Cemetery in Pennsylvania, United States of America
East Liberty Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic former automobile assembly plant in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Fort Pitt Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
School in Pittsburgh USA
40 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Mellon Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
Westinghouse Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
Highland Park Flynn Parklet
Park · 1.3 mi
1450 North Saint Clair Street, Pittsburgh
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes61
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
1110 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Nancettas Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian Restaurant, Homemade Pasta Restaurant, Dining Restaurant · 1.3 mi
1200 Old Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00, Fr-Sa 16:30-22:00
Ichiban Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Steak House, Japanese, Hibachi, Sushi · 0.9 mi
983 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:30; Fr 11:00-14:30, 16:30-22:30; Sa...
Dancing Gnome
Brewery and winery · 1.5 mi
1025 Main Street, Sharpsburg
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Tai Pei
Restaurant · Chinese, Sushi · 1.2 mi
1124 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
49 more on the map.
History
In the mid-1880s, the area which is now Aspinwall was primarily owned by the descendants of James Ross, but as the steel industry was thriving in Pittsburgh, Henry Warner, superintendent of the Allegheny County Workhouse, had the idea of creating a residential community along the bank of a river.
Warner traveled to New York to discuss the idea with Annie Aspinwall. He purchased 155 acres (0.63 km2) of land from her and formed the Aspinwall Land Company in 1890. Pittsburghers, mostly from the upper-middle class, purchased lots from the 60 available home sites. By 1890, the town had 400 residents, most of whom were young couples with children. The existing government of O'Hara Township was having difficulty providing services to the rapidly growing area and, in 1892, 40 residents of the new community signed a petition requesting incorporation as "The Borough of Aspinwall, a self-governing unit."
Aspinwall was officially incorporated as a borough on December 28, 1892, from O'Hara Township.
Aspinwall was served by Pittsburgh Railways streetcar service 94 Aspinwall from c.1910 until November 12, 1960, when the service was discontinued on the closure of the 62nd Street Sharpsburg Bridge. This was replaced by the Senator Robert D. Fleming Bridge which did not have streetcar tracks.
From the History section of Aspinwall, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Calvary Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare6
Map of Aspinwall
235 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Acmetonia Lock 3 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Blawnox 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Wilkinsburg 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Pittsburgh 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Allison Park 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Braddock Hills 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Cheswick 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Whitaker 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Munhall 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Plum 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Baldwin 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- USACE Lock and Dam 2 Allegheny, Margaret Luzier, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Whitehill-Gleason Motors, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- John F. Singer House, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Bayard School, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baum Boulevard Ford plant, Nyttend, Public domain
- Highland Towers Apartments, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- CalvaryEpiscopalShadysidePHLF, Tim Engleman from Saxonburg, PA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Friendship Elementary School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bindley Hardware Co. Building, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Butler Street Gatehouse, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Highland Building, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Heidelberg Apartments, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Boys Club Pittsburgh, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allegheny Cemetery 2008 spires, Tom Murphy VII, Public domain
- Park Place School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hunter Saw & Machine Company Pittsburgh, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Linden Avenue School Comprehensive, Nyttend, Public domain
- Foster School, Lawrenceville, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
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