09/12/2025
In Part 2 of , we reimagined Pittsburgh’s street signs, replacing
their names with the year they were built.
Progress Street: Did you know that Progress Street was originally constructed
as Pittsburgh’s Main Street in 1836, but was renamed in 1923?! This was
meant to reflect Pittsburgh’s industrial progress.
Art Rooney Ave: Named in honor of Art Rooney Sr., the founder of the
Pittsburgh Steelers, and was established three years after the Steelers moved
to Heinz field.
Forbes Ave: Named after British General John Forbes, who captured Fort
Duquesne in 1758. A segment of the current Forbes Avenue was originally
known as Forbes Street, while the lower section was called Diamond Street.
