Bridge feuds and public art 10 miles from Pittsburgh
Hyperrealistic sculptures decorate streets paved with C.P. Mayer Company Bricks in the borough of Bridgeville, 10 miles from Pittsburgh. The historic town defies easy classification when interstates and shopping centers are situated near a vintage train station that houses The Bridgeville Area Historical Society. The new intermixed with the old is not the first time Bridgeville has broken the rules. When a bridge was placed over Chartiers Creek that required a toll, local farmers banded together to build their own toll-free bridge. Travelers to the town would meet there, hence the slogan “Meet me at the bridge” depicted in a mural on Railroad Street. Proud of their borough’s rambunctious heritage, locals may buy old street signs from the Historical Society to place in their homes, making a relic into a piece of art. Similarly, the area's benches, chairs and street signs are now home to statues and geometric sculptures brought to the borough through Public Art Bridgeville, an organization working to make art accessible to the town.
Triangle Park in Bridgeville is a great place to sit and relax.
Bridgeville might surprise you with the eclectic art that is around town.
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Antique shop in an antique building
“My mom started it in 1969, but it was a clothing and accessory store then. She started gradually going into antiques,” says Rhonda Dupree, buyer for Accentique. “We are in a historic building. We have three rooms in the basement of this building that really couldn’t be used for anything else. My childhood girlfriend called it the dungeon.” An antique and furniture store, Accentique occupies a flat-faced brick building with rough-hewn stone lining the lower level that was once part of the C.P. Mayer Brick Company. The Crafty Jackalope Craft Bar & Grille offers more than just food and drinks; live music events are a frequent form of entertainment. For casual Italian, Armstrong’s Express is appreciated for its sandwiches and catering. Residents visit Giant Eagle Supermarket in Chartiers Valley Shopping Center for groceries.
Visit Accentique in Bridgeville for antique furniture and other collectible items.
Walk through the great business district of Bridgeville.
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Bridgeville Day on the Avenue and Bridgeville Public Library
In June, stripped tents line Washington Avenue for Bridgeville Day on the Avenue. Residents play games and shop at their favorite local vendors while they listen to live music. The Bridgeville Public Library encourages participation from all ages with arts and crafts for everyone and a game night for those twenty-one plus. For residents who wish to attend service, there are several houses of worship in the area, including Bethany Presbyterian Church, Temple Emanuel of South Hills and Solid Rock Revival Church.
Relax with a new book from the Bridgeville library.
Check out the Bridgeville Area Historical Society right next to the red caboose in Bridgeville.
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Single-family homes starting at $100,000
Most homes have an open front and back yard and run in neat rows along narrow sidewalks. Houses are situated above street level, with steps leading onto the sidewalk. Trimmed hedges sit beside maple, elms and popular trees rising above Colonial Revival, raised ranch, split-level and Foursquare-style homes. Brick-front condos and multifamily homes serve as alternative housing in the area, ranging from $100,000 to $200,000. Single-family homes range from $100,000 to $400,000.
The homes in Bridgeville have a lot of curb appeal.
Take a drive around Bridgeville and admire the homes that make up this wonderful area.
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McLaughlin Run Park and Chartiers Park
Skateboarders try the jumps, while tennis and basketball players pick up a game at the nearby courts in McLaughlin Run Park. Walking trails lead to a hidden waterfall that trickles into the shaded stream bordering the park. Beside Chartiers Creek, Chartiers Park has a manicured lawn for picnics and a pastel climbing gym next to little league baseball fields. Recently, the park flooded, which may occur during storms and heavy rainfall. “It does happen once in a while,” says Dupree. “Its been flooded a lot in previous years but they did a lot of reconstruction to lessen it.”
There are so many things to do in Bridgeville at McLaughlin Run Park to occupy the day.
Spend the day at a pavilion in Chartiers Park in Bridgeville.
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Commuters use I-79 and Route 50
Bridgeville residents are car-dependent, commuting via Interstate 79 and Route 50. The Pittsburgh International Airport is 17 miles away. Bus stops are interspersed throughout the area, lining Bank Street, Washington Pike and Railroad Street.
Route 50 is a main road that leads into Bridgeville and is home to many restaurant locations.
Bridgeville is mainly car dependent, but public transportation is available.
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Blended learning option within Chartiers Valley School District
Children may attend Chartiers Valley Primary School, which receives a B-plus from Niche for kindergarten through second grade and continue to Chartiers Valley Intermediate School, which receives a B, for third through fifth grade. Students advance to Chartiers Valley Middle School, which receives a B-minus, and Chartiers Valley High School, which receives a B. Schools within the Chartiers Valley School District can be fully remote or blended with in-person learning, allowing those with children to customize a flexible school schedule that suits individual needs.
High school students of Collier Township attend Chartiers Valley High School.
Chartiers Valley Middle School has an overall rating of B- on Niche.
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Important to know
Train tracks used by freight cars run through the center of town and can be heard during the day. I-79 borders the area, but homes are not close enough to be affected by the noise. “You don’t hear the interstate,” says Dupree. “It’s close but not that close.”
Look down the tracks to Bridgeville where you can find everything that you need.
Interstate 79 is a major highway and is convenient for commuters of Bridgeville.
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