P. J. McArdle Roadway
From Pittsburgh Streets
| P. J. McArdle Roadway | |
|---|---|
| Neighborhoods | Mount Washington, South Shore, South Side Flats, South Side Slopes |
| Origin of name | Peter J. McArdle |
The P. J. McArdle Roadway is named for Peter J. McArdle (1874–1940), an Irish-Catholic labor leader who came to Pittsburgh in 1905 and served on Pittsburgh City Council from 1911 until his death.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Katie Blackley. "The scenic P. J. McArdle Roadway, named for a politician who wanted another route to Pgh." 90.5 WESA, Jan. 15, 2018. https://www.wesa.fm/arts-sports-culture/2018-01-15/the-scenic-p-j-mcardle-roadway-named-for-a-politician-who-wanted-another-route-to-pgh. [view source] blackley-mcardle
- ↑ Bob Regan. The Names of Pittsburgh: How the City, Neighborhoods, Streets, Parks and More Got Their Names, p. 70. The Local History Company, Pittsburgh, 2009, ISBN 978-0-9770429-7-5. [view source] regan
