The Bluff or Uptown is an area in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania just west of the city's downtown area. It is bordered in the north by the Hill District and just a short trip across the river is the city's South Side which is home to a flourishing residential community and business district. City nickname: The Steel City Location in the state of Pennsylvania Founded 1758 Mayor Tom Murphy (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 151. ... State nickname: The Keystone State Other U.S. States Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell (D) Official languages None Area 119,283 km² (33rd)  - Land 116,074 km²  - Water 3,208 km² (2. ... The Hill District is considered by many to be the cultural center of African-American life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... The South Side is an area of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ...

This area is home to Mercy Hospital as well as Duquesne University. It also includes a residential community that was once flourishing during the first half of the 20th century. As the university expands, it is trying to revive the area into a safe place to live and work. Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Duquesne University is a private Catholic University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the...