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Shadyside (Pittsburgh)

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Coordinates: 40.450° N 79.935° W

Coordinates: 40.450° N 79.935° W
Shadyside
Street in Shadyside, 2001.
Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Population (1990): 13385^[1]
Population (2000): 13754^[1]
Area: 0.921 mi² ^[1]

Shadyside is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's east city area. It has zip codes of both 15232 and 15206, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 8 (East Central Neighborhoods).

Shadyside is home to many of the more upscale stores and boutiques in Pittsburgh including Moda, Coach, and Williams-Sonoma. The Shadyside Market, owned by the Mineo family for more than 50 years, features fresh produce, on on-site butcher, and a deli which is frequently packed by locals. These stores are located in two corridors; one centers on Ellsworth Avenue, the other on Walnut Street. Walnut has more stores that belong to national chains, including Gap (along with BabyGap, GapKids and GapBody), Apple, J. Crew, American Apparel, Chico's, Victoria's Secret, Banana Republic, Talbots and United Colors of Benetton. Ellsworth tends to have smaller locally owned businesses, including Eons (a vintage store), Gallerie Chiz (an art gallery, and beauty salons such as 5804, Capristo salon and Mikel's. Ellsworth has a number of restaurants such as The Elbow Room, Bites and Brews, and Soba. Ellsworth also features two of Pittsburgh gay and gay friendly bars, Spin and 5801, formerly known as New York, New York. Shadyside also features boutique Inns and Hotels like Shadyside Inn Suites, The Inns On Negley, and Sunnyledge

Shadyside is also home to the Winchester Thurston School, as well as The Ellis School, Pittsburgh's only all-girl pre-K –12. Another neighborhood institution is Shadyside Hospital, a member of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Additionally, Chatham University is located just across the northern edge of the neighborhood in Squirrel Hill.

The neighborhood has a compact layout, which prevents most houses from having garages. Public transportation is available via Port Authority bus system; a busway stop is conveniently located in the neighborhood on Negley Avenue between Ellsworth and Centre avenues.