Westfield, PA

Westfield is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,821 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

The borough was founded in 1892 and named for Westfield, Massachusetts. The borough's first business was a general store opened by George W. Hays and Charles A. Brownlee on July 4 of that year. The store became known as "Hays' Corner" and served as the nucleus of the community until it burned down in 1916. A new store was built on the same site and operated by Hays' descendants until it closed in 1978.

In 1897, Westfield erected its first public building - a firehouse - which still stands today at 6th Avenue and Main Street ( PA Route 8). In 1904, a library was established with help from Andrew Carnegie; it moved to its present location at 5th Avenue and Main Street in 1926.

The borough's early growth can be attributed to its strategic location just outside of Pittsburgh on the main route between both cities: U.S Route 22/30 (Main Street). This highway junction became known as " Westfield Junction" because of all the businesses that sprang up along it including a gas station, two restaurants (the Blue Jay Inn & Restaurant and Joe's Bar & Grill), two banks (the Citizens National Bank & Trust Company and Peoples Savings Bank), three garages (the Ford Garage at 6th Avenue & Main Street; Harry Siegel Auto Service at 7th Avenue & Main Street; John Jurgensmeyer Garage at 8th Avenue & Main Street), four barbershops (Eddie's Barber Shop at 6th Avenue & Penn Square; Harry Karpis Barber Shop at 7th Avenue & Penn Square; Murray's Barber Shop at 8th Avenue & Penn Square; Jerry Katz Barber Shop on 9th Avenue near Penn Square), five beauty salons (Karen's Hair Salon on 5th Ave.; Shirley Ann Beauty Salon on 6th Ave.; Evelyn Nesbit Beauty Salon on 7th Ave.; Marilyn Miller Beauty Salon on 8th Ave.; SueAnn Cavanaugh Beauty Salon on 9 th Ave.), two churches (First Presbyterian Church located near Ford Garage) and one movie theater ("The Paramount").

In 1923, Westfield erected its own municipal building - now home to Borough offices - located at 5 th avenue and Pine Streets adjacent to what is now called Municipal Park . In 1951-52, an addition was made to this building which housed a police station as well as council chambers, meeting rooms for various civic organizations such as Kiwanis Club or Lions Club etc., an auditorium seating 150 people for use by school groups or other special events etc., all under one roof for easy access by residents . In 1978-79 another addition was made which included new offices for the Mayor pro tems Police Chief Clerk Treasurer Director of Public Works Fire Marshal EMS Coordinator Parks Superintendent Library Director Youth Services Coordinator Recreation Supervisor Social Services Coordinator Economic Development Coordinator Planning Commission Member Streets Superintendent Traffic Engineer Zoning Administrator . This complex has been affectionately called "The Castle". Today this structure houses many municipal departments including: Building Inspections Code Enforcement Tax Collection Water Department Sewer Department Streets Department Traffic Engineering Stormwater Management Planner Recycling Center Municipal Court Clerk Municipal Parking Authority Records Room Board Room Internet Access Area Utility Billing Office Voter Registration Office . All municipal services are available 24 hours per day through this facility . Westfield also has two libraries: The East Allegheny Regional Library located downtown next door to Borough Hall off Forbes Road , serving residents living east of I-376 ; while the West Allegheny Regional Library is located off Pine St adjacent to Municipal Park serving residents living west of I-376 . Both libraries offer computer usage with free printing services from their respective kiosks . There are also several small businesses within walking distance such as Dunkin' Donuts Subway Pizza Hut Taco Bell etc... butchers grocery stores pharmacies jewelers optometrists dentists veterinarians funeral homes etc... so there is always something nearby if needed!