The Steelworker in Pittsburg Sculpture

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.

One of the best kept secrets in Old Town Pittsburg, home to two magnificent pieces by resident artist Francis Palermo and sculptor Jason Griego.

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.

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.

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.