National Register of Historic Places

Oakdale Public School

Oakdale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Listed
March 28, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97000289

About this property

The Oakdale Public School at the corner of Hastings Avenue and Noblestown Road in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, United States was built in 1894 in the Romanesque Revival style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1997. Later known as the Hastings School, this school served students in grades one through eight and was the only grade school in Oakdale until 1972, when it was closed. The building then stood empty until at least 1997. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1997. In 2001, the structure was renovated into an apartment building.

Location

33 Hastings St.
Oakdale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
40.39874, -80.17929

Categories

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Sources

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When was Oakdale Public School listed on the National Register?

Oakdale Public School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Oakdale Public School?

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

What is the period of significance for Oakdale Public School?

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

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