They were attracted to the many jobs in Pittsburgh's burgeoning steel industry, which immigrants could perform even before learning much English.

After World War II, construction of highways were supported by the federal government, and new residential areas were developed in the suburbs.

[3] Polish Hill has five borders with the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Lower Lawrenceville to the north, North Oakland to the southeast, Upper Hill District to the south, Bedford Dwellings to the southwest and the Strip District to the west and northwest.

The Polish Hill neighborhood has 16 distinct flights of city steps, many of which are open and in a safe condition.

In Polish Hill, the steps quickly connect pedestrians to public transportation and provide an easy way to travel through this densely populated area.