The History of Bloomfield Pittsburgh!!
Throughout history Bloomfield was prominently figured in the Revolutionary War era and claims it name due to George Washington himself. He quoted during traveling from Liberty Village along a "high ground through a field of many blooms". Soon after this Bloomfield was a well known farming community, but was soon sold to German immigrants. The owners' names still remain today in buildings and street names. The Catholic Germans, in 1886, built the St. Joseph's Church, which is one of the neighborhood well known buildings.
The hearing of German immigrants residing here seems rather strange because today Bloomfield is commonly know as Pittsburgh's Little Italy. This name arose after World War I when Italian immigrants came to live and work with steel and railroads. The Italian immigrants built the Immaculate Conception Parish in 1905, which was then rebuilt in 1961. The neighborhood to this day has authentic shops with both the German and Italian ethnicity. The housing of Bloomfield is much the same as it was in the 1800's where row houses were built for the millworkers, where the houses are passed down through generations.
How do you get to Bloomfield?
Although the Port Authority buses may be intimidating, they are quite simple to use once you figure them out. By using the very useful post on course web that was provided for us, or by simply looking on the Port Authority website, http://www.portauthority.org/paac/default.aspx, or even just go to google maps and select the bus icon, you can find out how to get to and from where ever you want to go... especially Bloomfield!
On the right hand side is a picture of the icons on google maps so that you what mode of transportation you are taking.
And on the right is a picture of the list of directions to take which include: walking time and route, bus time and route, bus you need to take, destination, and it can also show you where and when to make transfers on and off of buses if necessary.Bloomfield is a beautiful and cultural place, not to mention a nice place to just relax, study, and enjoy a nice little cafe. Don't let the buses stop you from trying something knew!
What is there to do in Bloomfield?
Bloomfield, Pennsylvania is most known as the "Little Italy" of Pittsburgh. What would Little Italy be without the infamous Bloomfield Little Italy Days? Recognized in 2004 as the "Best Special Event" by Mainstreet Pittsburgh and won 1st place in 2008 for the "Townie Awards" by the state of Pennsylvania. With free admission and free parking, what college student would pass up this oppurtunity? Long story short; this is definitely one event you need to go to when in Pittsburgh. Click here to view a clip about the little italys days!
On days other then that special weekend in September, Bloomfield has great dining options to offer. Whether your interested in the family owned classics or the new up and coming restuarant's, you are sure to find something here that suits your taste buds. The classics include Donatelli's, Del's Bar and Riostorante and finally Lombardozzi. Each one of these families have been around for over 50 years serving interested customers like you.
Looking to fill that sweet tooth craving? Look no further then Grasso Roberto. Serving their European classic, Spaghetti Ice Cream.... and yes I mean ice cream. If ice cream doesn't fancy you, stop here for other classics like cannoli's and plain but fulfilling gelato.
And finally, one last place that Bloomfield is known for is the Bloomfield Bridge Tavern (known as BBT to the regulars). The bustling night life, and great polish classics this is a key place to go to. With live entertainment and a full stomach you will dance your way through the night with friends.
Whether your looking to try your first bowl of Spaghetti Ice Cream or looking for a night on the town, Bloomfield is your one stop for everything!
