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Table of Contents

History of the Square

Restaurants, stores, bars and cafés

Location and directions

The Mayor's reconstruction plans

Other development around the Square

Park rules and guidelines

2008 Programs and events calendar

History of
Market Square

In the beginning...

Market Square - 1796

Market Square - 1928

1794: Market Square, or the "Diamond," is part of the original plan of lots and streets laid out by George Woods and Thomas Vickroy, surveyors from Philadelphia.

Mid-1790s: The first Allegheny County Courthouse is constructed in Market Square

Mid-1910s: The Diamond Market is constructed, and for the first time, Diamond Street passes through the Square and intersects with Market Street. The Diamond Market occupies all four quadrants and has a roller skating rink on the top floor.

1961: The Diamond Market is demolished.

1972: Market Square is designated by the City as its first historic district.

1984: PPG Place is built. The five smaller buildings surrounding the 40-story structure are scaled back to keep with the Square's historic area.

Source: Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation, www.phlf.org.

Today...


Market Square Concerts	Paris inspired dining venues

Market Square is a charming, unique and inviting space in Downtown. It's a place where workers, residents and visitors can enjoy a multitude of great amenities:

Numerous indoor and outdoor dining options
Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour
Great destination for business meetings
Beautiful flowers and lush trees
Tables to relax outside with a cup of coffee, free WiFi or a good book
Historic architecture
Special events including live music, children's programming, farmers market, and more
Primary location for large-scale Downtown events including Light Up Night and Three Rivers Arts Festival

Whether you're enjoying a Primanti's sandwich, sipping an iced mocha, meeting friends or enjoying a great read, Market Square has something for everyone—it's Downtown's town square!

Restaurants and More

A pizza here...a latte there...something for everyone in the Square!

COFFEE/BREAKFAST SHOPS

*Bruegger's Bagels

Cherrie's Diner

Crazy Mocha

*Dunkin' Donuts

Nicholas Coffee Company

Starbucks
* These eateries also serve great lunch and dinner options.

RESTAURANTS/CAFÉS/BARS

1902 Landmark Tavern

Buon Giorno Cafe

Costanzo's

Fat Tommy's Pizzeria

George Aiken

La Gondola Pizzeria

Market Street Ale House

MixStirs Cafe

Moe's Southwest Grille

Primanti Brothers

Sante Wine and Cheese Bar (opening in August, 2008)

Subway

The Cigar Bar

The Original Oyster House

OTHER VENUES

Amy Epstein Jewelry & Accessories

Camera Repair Shop

Denham & Company Salon

Lubin & Smalley flower shop

Galardi's 30-minute cleaners

GNC

National City Bank

Paris Nails

Park Place Hair Salon

Serendipity

SHAPE Fitness Center

The Exchange

Location and Directions

Not sure how to get here? We have you covered! The PDP's Website has all your "Getting To and Around Downtown" needs. Market Square is located almost directly in the middle of the map to the left. Click the image to download a printable map.

Interactive Parking Map

Driving directions

Public Transit

Park Rules and Guidelines

Park hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. everyday
Dispose of all trash properly
Special permit required to consume alcoholic beverages in the center of the Square
Dogs must be on a leash and under control; owner responsible for clean-up
Do not harm or vandalize Market Square structures
Spitting on any Market Square surface is strictly prohibited
Feeding pigeons in Market Square is strictly prohibited

Thank you for keeping Market Square safe and beautiful!