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City in California, United States
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Pittsburg is a city of 76,000 people (2020) in the east part of Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area on the west edge of the San Francisco Bay Delta.
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The downtown area is being redeveloped and business is returning to downtown a lot of newer restaurants and stores, some of the historic places are also being renovated.
Built in 1924, this neoclassical style building served as the Coast Counties Gas Company and later housed the Pittsburg Post-Dispatch Newspaper. Since 2003, it has been the Pittsburg Historical Museum.
Designed by E.L. Norberg and built by G.H. Fields & Co. in 1921 with classical design stylistic features, the Bank Building was Pittsburg's second bank. In 1927, Liberty Bank of San Francisco acquired the site, later purchased by the Bank of Italy and its founder Amerigo Giannini. In 2017, the building underwent a complete renovation, preserving the existing bank vault.
One of the best kept secrets in Old Town Pittsburg, home to two magnificent pieces by resident artist Francis Palermo and sculptor Jason Griego.
A public square in Old Town, offers a variety of recreational amenities, including a playground area, sand pit, ping pong table, bocce court, bench seating and restrooms.
A statue by sculptor Frank Vitale, dedicated to the history of the steelworker in Pittsburg.
Dedicated by the E Clampus Vitus organization in 1995, the monument serves as a tribute to Black Diamond and the miners who extracted the coal from the Mt. Diablo foothills from 1860 to 1911.
A bronze statue which honors the early Italian fishing community and is dedicated to Pittsburg's sister city, Isola delle Femmine, in Italy.
During WWII, from February 24, 1942 to October 12, 1942, nearly 1600 Italian residents of Pittsburg, California, having been declared "enemy aliens", were unjustly banned from their homes, work and communities and forced to relocate elsewhere by the U.S.
Pescatori, a 1945 Monterey-style commercial fishing boat, symbolizes Pittsburg's history in the fishing and canning industries. Purchased by the Pittsburg Historical Society in 2007, the boat underwent a full restoration and is now displayed at the City's marina.
Marks the location of Camp Stoneman which was a WWII military Camp that served as a departure point for troops heading to the Pacific campaigns.
A great place to launch boats, has a 24 hour launch ramp open to public. Chartered fishing, rental kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are also available.
Opened in 1920, the theatre began as a venue for live vaudeville performances and silent films. During its heyday, notable performers included Flash Gordon and cowboy heroes Ray “Crash” Corrigan, Tim Holt, Tex Ritter and Fred Scott. Today, the auditorium features a capacity of 981 seats, beaux-artes style ceiling decoration, and a grand balcony. It hosts theatre productions, concerts, comedy shows, films, dance performances, community events, and is rented for private events.
This family-atmosphere park has a playground, small carnival rides, a kids zipline, Ferris wheel, and a train ride. A great place to picnic, and a popular location for birthday parties, family reunions, and other children's events.
A 16-screen movie theater that usually has decent prices and plenty of parking.
This is the local community college where they play a number of sports.
Held annually since 1984, this two-day festival features a lot of great food and fun, family atmosphere.
Held from May to September each year, featuring cars and live bands.
An annual event held in December, featuring City dignitaries, the Pittsburg High School Marching Band, and floats parading down Railroad Avenue.
A Pittsburg institution founded in the 1960s by Guillermo "Bill" Muñiz, and has catered for the Oakland Athletics, the San Francisco Giants, and San Francisco 49ers, as well as two MLB All-Star Games.
A renovated neighborhood Italian restaurant in the heart of Old Town Pittsburg.
A popular spot featuring burgers, fries and milkshakes. Great service.
A seafood market with great fish and chips. Get takeout and enjoy the marina view.
A brewery and taproom serving handcrafted ales and lagers.
A wine bar located in the Plaza Marina building, with indoor and outdoor seating. Features a variety of both regional and international wines.
Known locally as having great coffee and tea has very comfortable leather chairs to sit and has a lot of sunlight from the two stories of windows.
Offers free WiFi, free parking, pet-friendly, fitness center and an outdoor terrace.
Offers free breakfast, free WiFi, free parking, pet-friendly rooms, and an outdoor pool.
Pittsburg's only independent bookstore, operated by Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation. It hosts various events from reading programs to live readings and author meet and greets. It is housed in the Woulf & Ury Building, a two-story art deco commercial structure built in 1926.
This mall includes a Burlington, Dollar Tree, Bath & Body Works, Ross and PetSmart.
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Taxi service is available, but on a reduced scale as compared to major cities. However, you won't be able to hail a cab; it is necessary to call and arrange for a taxi to pick you up.
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