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View Poll Results: is pittsburgh northeatern or midwestern?
Northeastern 100 51.28%
Midwestern 45 23.08%
other 50 25.64%
Voters: 195. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 12-02-2012, 03:54 PM
 
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I don't know any midwestern cities with the steep, hilly terrain like Pittsburgh. Also Pittburgh is a part of the Appalachians, which encompasses most of the northeastern states.
Duluth (though it's not as big as Pgh).
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Old 12-02-2012, 03:55 PM
 
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Pittsburgh: Paris of the Appalachians
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Old 12-02-2012, 05:07 PM
 
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I chose "other", since being located in a time warp wasn't an option.
How so?
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Old 12-02-2012, 05:41 PM
 
Location: Mid-Atlantic
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Mid-Atlantic


The Mid-Atlantic states, also called middle Atlantic states or simply the mid Atlantic, form a region of the United States generally located between New England and the South Atlantic States. Its exact definition differs upon source, but the region often includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., New York, Virginia, andWest Virginia. North Carolina is sometimes also included. The Mid-Atlantic has played an important role in the development of American culture, commerce, trade, and industry.[4]
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Old 12-02-2012, 07:14 PM
 
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Pittsburgh Is.
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Old 12-04-2012, 08:53 AM
 
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I agree that Pittsburgh is kind of in its own region. It's relatively isolated, yet close to other big cities in both regions. I definitely think Pittsburgh is the gateway to the Northeast. Here are some Northeastern characteristics I notice in Pittsburgh-- walking seems to be a way of life more so than in many Midwestern cities. Neighborhood commercial districts in Pittsburgh feel more cohesive and vital compared to many other Midwestern cities. The stigma of "riding the bus" does not seem as apparent in Pittsburgh as it does in many Midwestern cities- it's clear that people of all races and economic groups ride the bus to get around, where as the bus in many Midwestern cities seems like a last resort, relegated for citizens who have no other means to get around. Also, it seems like Pittsburghers tend to make less eye contact on the street than you'd find in a typical Midwestern city.

That said, it's also clear that a lot of Midwestern and Northeastern cities do share a lot of common traits, at least relative to other regions of the country. The older cities of the Midwest grew up along with the big Northeastern cities- they attracted lots of immigrants and retain ethnic enclaves and historic, walkable built environments. The biggest cultural differences in these regions, I think, are between urban centers and the rural hinterlands.
St. Louis is another strange one. Definitely in the Midwest, but the built environment reminds you of an eastern city.
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Old 12-04-2012, 08:58 AM
 
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St Louis is one of the cities that makes me think there is an alternative classification involving the industrial-river cities (others in this group would be Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, and maybe Minneapolis and Memphis).
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Old 12-04-2012, 09:02 AM
 
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Here for being "Mid-Atlantic" - at least in school (in Beaver County) that's what we learned. We aren't quite Northeastern to be north east, but not to the west enough to be mid-west. I believe Maryland also falls into this category because they aren't south enough to be southern.

Edit: whoops did quick reply only to find Copanut beat me to it. =)
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Old 12-04-2012, 09:05 AM
 
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Here for being "Mid-Atlantic" - at least in school (in Beaver County) that's what we learned. We aren't quite Northeastern to be north east, but not to the west enough to be mid-west. I believe Maryland also falls into this category because they aren't south enough to be southern.

Edit: whoops did quick reply only to find Copanut beat me to it. =)
There are a lot of border regions that are like this. Louisville; South or Midwest, gets blood on the floor in these forums.
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Old 12-04-2012, 09:14 AM
 
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St. Louis is another strange one. Definitely in the Midwest, but the built environment reminds you of an eastern city.
How so?
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