National Register of Historic Places

Latimer School

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Listed
September 29, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86002676

About this property

The Latimer School (also known as "The School House Apartments") is located in the East Allegheny neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The school closed in 1982 and was purchased for conversion into apartments in 1984. Built in 1898, this historic structure is a four-story, yellow brick building with a variety of window types and placement. It was designed by the German-born Pittsburgh architect Frederick C. Sauer (1860-1942). The school building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Location

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
40.45626, -80.00086

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Duquesne (Grant's Defeat) 1758
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Capture of Fort Duquesne (Forbes Expedition) 1758
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Pontiac's War – Siege of Fort Pitt 1763
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Siege of Fort Pitt (construction/defense, 1759)
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When was Latimer School listed on the National Register?

Latimer School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Latimer School?

Latimer School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Latimer School?

The period of significance for Latimer School is recorded as the industrial era.

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