A black-and-white photograph of St. Anthony’s Chapel around 1900, showing its Gothic architecture, arched windows, and bell tower. People in period clothing gather outside after Mass, capturing the religious and community life of Troy Hill.

The History of Troy Hill

Neighborhoods & Communities

High atop a narrow plateau on Pittsburgh’s North Side, the neighborhood of Troy Hill has watched over the city’s rivers and industries for nearly two centuries. In the mid-1800s, one might have stood on this hill and heard the sounds of church bells mingling with the din of mills below, or even the squeals of…