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{{Infobox Pittsburgh neighborhood
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| name = Shadyside
| image = Street in Shadyside Pittsburgh PA.jpg
| caption = Street in Shadyside, 2001.
| locator_image = pgh_locator_shadyside.svg
| population1990 = 13385
| population2000 = 13754
| latd = 40.450
| longd = 79.935
| area_sqmi = 0.921
}}

'''Shadyside''' is a [[neighborhood]] in the East End of [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]. It has zip codes of both 15232 and 15206, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 8 (East Central Neighborhoods).

Shadyside is home to many of the more upscale stores and boutiques in Pittsburgh including [[Moda]], [[Coach (company)|Coach]],[[Williams-Sonoma]], and have recently added a [[White House-Black Market]]. The Shadyside Market, owned by the Mineo family for more than 50 years, features fresh produce, an on-site butcher, and a deli which is frequently packed by locals. Stores are located in two corridors; one centers on Ellsworth Avenue, the other on Walnut Street. Walnut has more stores that belong to national chains, including [[Gap (clothing)|Gap]] (along with BabyGap, GapKids and GapBody), [[Apple Store (retail)|Apple]], [[J. Crew]], American Apparel, [[Chico's]], Victoria's Secret, [[Banana Republic]], [[Talbots]] and [[United Colors of Benetton]]. Local restaurants include Jitters, Cappy's, Doc's, William Penn Tavern, and Pamela's.

Ellsworth tends to have smaller locally owned businesses, including Eons (a vintage store), Gallerie Chiz (an art gallery, and beauty salons such as 5804, [[Capristo salon]] and Mikel's. Ellsworth has a number of restaurants such as The Elbow Room, Bites and Brews, and Soba. Ellsworth also features two of Pittsburghs' gay and gay friendly bars, Spin and [http://www.5801.us/ 5801], formerly known as New York, New York. Shadyside also features boutique Inns and Hotels like [http://www.shadysideinn.com Shadyside Inn Suites], [http://www.theinnsonnegley.com The Inns On Negley], and [http://www.sunnyledge.com Sunnyledge]

Shadyside is also home to the [[Winchester Thurston School]], as well as [[The Ellis School]] on Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh's only [[Single-sex_education|all-girl]] [[pre-K]][[K-12|–12]]. Another neighborhood institution is Shadyside Hospital, a member of the [[University of Pittsburgh Medical Center]]. Additionally, [[Pittsburgh Center for the Arts]] and [[Chatham University]] are located just across the northern edge of the neighborhood in [[Squirrel Hill]].

The Jam on Walnut is a summer concert series that features local and regional music concerts. The concerts are held on the last Saturday of each summer month on the corner of Bellafonte and Walnut Street. Proceeds from beer sales go to Cystic Fibrosis.

The neighborhood has a compact layout, which prevents most houses from having garages. Public transportation is available via [[Port Authority of Allegheny County|Port Authority]] bus system; a busway stop is conveniently located in the neighborhood on Negley Avenue between Ellsworth and Centre avenues.

Prominent residents of Shadyside include [[Mike Tomlin]] <ref>http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07054/764398-66.stm</ref> and [[Paul_O'Neill_(cabinet_member)|Paul O'Neill]] <ref>http://freedomsgate.blogspot.com/2005/02/paul-oneill-new-idea-for-social.html</ref>.

[[Image:shadyside_final.jpg]]

== References ==
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==External links==
*[http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cp/maps/flash.html Interactive Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Map]
*[http://www.shadysideaction.org/ Shadyside Action Coalition]
*[http://www.thinkshadyside.com/ ThinkShadyside.com]
*[http://www.shadysidewifi.com/ Free Wireless Shadyside]

==See also==
* [[List of Pittsburgh neighborhoods]]

[[Category:Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh]]

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Revision as of 22:30, 4 March 2008

Template:Infobox Pittsburgh neighborhood

Shadyside is a neighborhood in the East End of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It has zip codes of both 15232 and 15206, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 8 (East Central Neighborhoods).

Shadyside is home to many of the more upscale stores and boutiques in Pittsburgh including Moda, Coach,Williams-Sonoma, and have recently added a White House-Black Market. The Shadyside Market, owned by the Mineo family for more than 50 years, features fresh produce, an on-site butcher, and a deli which is frequently packed by locals. Stores are located in two corridors; one centers on Ellsworth Avenue, the other on Walnut Street. Walnut has more stores that belong to national chains, including Gap (along with BabyGap, GapKids and GapBody), Apple, J. Crew, American Apparel, Chico's, Victoria's Secret, Banana Republic, Talbots and United Colors of Benetton. Local restaurants include Jitters, Cappy's, Doc's, William Penn Tavern, and Pamela's.

Ellsworth tends to have smaller locally owned businesses, including Eons (a vintage store), Gallerie Chiz (an art gallery, and beauty salons such as 5804, Capristo salon and Mikel's. Ellsworth has a number of restaurants such as The Elbow Room, Bites and Brews, and Soba. Ellsworth also features two of Pittsburghs' gay and gay friendly bars, Spin and 5801, formerly known as New York, New York. Shadyside also features boutique Inns and Hotels like Shadyside Inn Suites, The Inns On Negley, and Sunnyledge

Shadyside is also home to the Winchester Thurston School, as well as The Ellis School on Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh's only all-girl pre-K–12. Another neighborhood institution is Shadyside Hospital, a member of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Additionally, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Chatham University are located just across the northern edge of the neighborhood in Squirrel Hill.

The Jam on Walnut is a summer concert series that features local and regional music concerts. The concerts are held on the last Saturday of each summer month on the corner of Bellafonte and Walnut Street. Proceeds from beer sales go to Cystic Fibrosis.

The neighborhood has a compact layout, which prevents most houses from having garages. Public transportation is available via Port Authority bus system; a busway stop is conveniently located in the neighborhood on Negley Avenue between Ellsworth and Centre avenues.

Prominent residents of Shadyside include Mike Tomlin [1] and Paul O'Neill [2].

References

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See also