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City	Glenfield
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Allegheny
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.518124
Longitude	-80.130335
Population	199
Density	100.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A

About Glenfield, Pennsylvania

Glenfield is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 199. The population density is 100.8 people per km². Glenfield is located at 40.5181°N, 80.1303°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15143.

Glenfield lies along the north bank of the Ohio River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its terrain characterized by a series of low hills and valleys that have been shaped by millennia of shifting currents and glacial melt. It lies 7.7 miles south-west of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 229°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-west of Pittsburgh. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain dampness, a subtle scent of river silt and the distant sweetness of mown grass, a quality that seems to cling to the weathered clapboard houses and the sturdy brick structures that line its streets. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching wide, provide a verdant canopy, their leaves rustling with a quiet insistence, a constant murmur against the backdrop of passing barges and the low hum of traffic on the nearby bridges. The sky above Glenfield often holds a diffused light, softening the edges of the buildings and casting long, thoughtful shadows across the lawns, a muted palette that speaks of a steady, enduring presence. The history of Glenfield is deeply entwined with the Ohio River's role as a vital artery of commerce, a fact that echoes in the remnants of its industrial past, the ghost of foundries and manufacturing plants that once pulsed with activity. For generations, the river’s bounty and its capacity for transport fueled the local economy, drawing diverse populations who found work in its bustling docks and workshops. Today, while some of that heavy industry has receded, the spirit of its working past remains, a quiet pride in resilience and a connection to the river that continues to shape the rhythm of life in Glenfield. The town retains a character of determined practicality, a no-nonsense approach to daily life, yet beneath this surface, there’s a subtle appreciation for the enduring beauty of its riverfront setting and the steadfast nature of its people.

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