Herrs Island, Pittsburgh
| Herrs Island Washington's Landing | |
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| Neighborhood of Pittsburgh | |
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Herrs Island from the 31st Street Bridge, with Downtown in the distance. | |
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| Coordinates: 40°28′00″N 79°58′30″W / 40.4667°N 79.975°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| City | Pittsburgh |
Herrs Island, also known as Washington's Landing, is an island in the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is officially considered part of the Troy Hill neighborhood.[1]
Rehabilitiation
As a result of the industrial activity, Herrs Island was a brownfield site. By the 1970s most industrial activity on the island had left. During the 1980s and 1990s a major redevelopment effort was undertaken after a long study of best uses.[2]
The island is now a showcase project of urban redevelopment for the City of Pittsburgh.[3] It is now a mixed use community, home to townhomes and business parks, as well as a marina, the Three Rivers Rowing Association, and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.
Head of the Ohio
Since 1987 the island and piers have hosted the starting point for the annual Head of the Ohio crew race. The Three Rivers rowing club also maintains their boathouses on the island.
References
External links
Media related to Washington's Landing at Wikimedia Commons