Monongahela Incline at Lower Station

Monongahela Incline

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The Monongahela Incline is a funicular on the South Side in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, near the Smithfield Street Bridge. Designed and built …

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Dec 25, 2024
No visit to Pittsburgh is complete without a ride up and back down this historic and iconic experience Beautiful shots of Pittsburgh and it gets you to a part of town. You might not otherwise visit.…Full review by JeffBreedlove
Nov 25, 2024
If you're visiting Pittsburgh, the Monongahela Incline is an absolute must-see! Reasonable Price: The fare is incredibly reasonable, making it an affordable adventure for everyone. Historic Signif…Full review by Scot A
Nov 22, 2024
During the river cruise, I saw the other incline (Duquesne) had a line on a Saturday afternoon on a Steelers home game weekend. Instead, I made the short walk to the Monongahela Incline which only ha…Full review by Doug S
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Constructed in 1870, the Monongahela Incline stands as the oldest continuously functioning funicular in the United States. It is one of the t…
gpsmycity.com
The Monongahela Incline, built by John Endres in 1870, is located near the Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh. It is the oldest continuou…
touristlink.com
The Monongahela Incline is a funicular located near the Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designed and built by Prussia…
sygic.com
This structure was the first of 17 inclines that once traversed the steep slopes along the river that bears the same name. The tilted rail cars …
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Owner:Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Opened:May 28, 1870
Located:Grandview Avenue at Wyoming Avenue
Construction completed:1869
Architect:John Endres and Caroline Endres
Architectural style:Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, Second Renaissance Revival
Area:1 acre (0.40 ha)
Type:Funicular
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How much is parking at station square
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It wasn't bad. I dont remember the rates but it wasnt more than like $15 for the 4 hours we were there. We had gone on a boat tour and then did the incline and had lunch at the top so it …
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It wasn't bad. I dont remember the rates but it wasnt more than like $15 for the 4 hours we were there. We had gone on a boat tour and then did the incline and had lunch at the top so it was very reasonable.
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Is this available during snow conditions?
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Yes , available year round. Only down for maintenance and or repairs as it is over 100 years old but very safe.
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Can I ride the T to this?
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It is one block from the stop.
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Can you ride the wheelchair onto the incline itself? We tried to do the Duquesne Incline a few years back which is not …
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Can you ride the wheelchair onto the incline itself? We tried to do the Duquesne Incline a few years back which is not handicapped accessible, but they said the Monongahela one is....we just couldn't find parking.
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Hi --I just rode this incline in late April and shared a car with a man using a motorized wheelchair. No problem at all.Parking is available across the street atStation Square....there is a …
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Hi --I just rode this incline in late April and shared a car with a man using a motorized wheelchair. No problem at all.Parking is available across the street atStation Square....there is a very small parking area next to the incline but not sure if the public can park there.Call their number at 412-442-2000 and ask about the parking. It's a wonderful experience.
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