The Terminal
The strip district…
The area between Pittsburgh’s 11th and 33rd Streets developed quickly during the early- to mid-nineteenth century and transformed from a "rural retreat" to an area densely populated with homes, shops, schools, and churches. With staggering growth, came the need for substantial residential, commercial, and industrial development. This area was known as “The Strip District.”
At the turn of the century, technological advances and the mechanization of iron and steel manufacturing processes brought about the demise of the iron mill, and the area began to transform from a place of industrial manufacturing to produce distribution center.
The Produce Terminal building was designed for transferring goods from one carrier to another. Perishable produce arrived, was inspected by potential buyers, and then was auctioned at the two-story east end of the building, after which it was transferred to the buyer for transport. The one-story length of the inspection shed was designed for loading and unloading boxcars from either side, with identical doors and box car spacing along each elevation.
Today, the Strip District is home to many ethnic food purveyors, art studios, antique dealers, unique boutiques, and bustling business.
We are proud to call it home.
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