Mexican War Streets

Mexican War Streets Historic District
LocationIrregular pattern between Buena Vista to the north and North Ave. to Reddour St. (increase),
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°27′21.23″N 80°0′41.40″W / 40.4558972°N 80.0115000°W / 40.4558972; -80.0115000
Area27 acres (11 ha) (original)
25.7 acres (10.4 ha) (increase)
Architectural styleLate 19th and 20th Century Revivals, Greek Revival, Late Victorian (original)
Greek Revival, Italianate, Romanesque, Second Empire (increase)
NRHP reference No.75001612 and 08000845
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 28, 1975 (original)
September 4, 2008 (increase)
Designated CPHDDecember 26, 1972
Designated PHLF1976

The Mexican War Streets, originally known as the "Buena Vista Tract," is a historic district that is located in the Central Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The district is densely filled with restored row houses, community gardens, and tree-lined streets and alleyways. The area dates to around the time of the Mexican–American War and a number of streets are named after battles and generals of the war.