Butler Street
Butler St. at 35th St. in Lower Lawrenceville | |
| Length | 3.8 mi (6.1 km) |
|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40°28′27″N 79°57′28″W / 40.47417°N 79.95778°W |
| West end | Penn Avenue |
| Major junctions | PA 8 |
| East end | Highland Park Bridge |
Butler Street is a street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which is the main commercial thoroughfare of the Lawrenceville neighborhood. Since the early 2000s, it has become a center for arts, dining, and music, with many local businesses including bars, restaurants, breweries, and specialty shops. It is named for the city of Butler, Pennsylvania, whose namesake was Maj. Gen. Richard Butler of the Continental Army.