Point State Park and Gateway Center

Aerial view of planned redevelopment area for Point State Park and Gateway Center. Over 59 acres within the black outlines indicate the areas that were to be demolished for improvements at the Point and creation of Point State Park. Among the buildings demolished were the long-abandoned Exposition Buildings, completely removed by 1950, and the Pennsylvania Railroad Yard and Freight Department were also removed. The Fort Pitt Blockhouse was the only structure to remain. The