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The Original Oyster House Has Been Standing in Market Square Since 1870. Here’s Its Story.

Neighborhoods & CommunitiesBy userFebruary 24, 2026

There is a building on Market Square that has been serving food and drinks since Ulysses S. Grant was president. Not a building that looks old. Not a place that leans on vintage aesthetics as a marketing strategy. An actual bar and restaurant that has been continuously operating in the same spot in downtown Pittsburgh…

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