National Historic Landmark

Bost Building

Homestead Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Listed
January 20, 1999
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
99000627

About this property

The Bost Building, also known as Columbia Hotel, is located on East Eighth Avenue (PA 837) in Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States. Built just before the 1892 Homestead Strike, it was used as headquarters by the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and for reporters covering the confrontation. It is the only significant building associated with the strike that remains intact. It is a contributing property to the Homestead Historic District. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1999. After some use as a rooming house and hotel, today it serves as the headquarters and visitor center for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.

Location

621--623 East Eighth Avenue
Homestead Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
40.40921, -79.90442

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Homestead Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Homestead Pennsylvania Railroad Station
Industrial
0.4 mi
Homestead High-Level Bridge
Industrial
0.8 mi
Carrie Blast Furnace Number 6 and 7
Civil War
0.8 mi
Longfellow School
Industrial
1.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Braddock's Defeat (Battle of Monongahela) 1755
1755Colonial
0.2 mi

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When was Bost Building listed on the National Register?

Bost Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Bost Building?

Bost Building is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Bost Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Bost Building has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Bost Building?

The period of significance for Bost Building is recorded as the listed era.

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