National Register of Historic Places

Schenley High School

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Listed
September 29, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86002706

About this property

Schenley High School, located in the North Oakland neighborhood at the edge of the Hill District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a historic building opened in 1916 that was a part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The Schenley High School building was closed in June 2008 in a 5–4 vote by the school district due to issues with asbestos. Its staff and students were relocated the following year. The Schenley name was retired and its last class graduated in 2011. On February 28, 2013 the Pittsburgh School Board approved the sale of Schenley High School to the PMC Property Group of Philadelphia in a 5–4 vote. The Schenley building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP Reference #86002706). and the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Register. It is also a contributing property in the Schenley Farms Historic District.

Location

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
40.45026, -79.95460

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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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

Schenley Farms Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0.2 mi
Schenley Farms Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Listed
0.3 mi
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall
Industrial
0.4 mi
Pittsburgh Athletic Association Building
Industrial
0.4 mi
Cathedral of Learning
Industrial
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Braddock's Defeat — Battle of Monongahela
1755Colonial
1.6 mi
Battle of Fort Pitt (Pontiac's War) 1763
1763Colonial
2.1 mi

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When was Schenley High School listed on the National Register?

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

What type of historic resource is Schenley High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Schenley High School?

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

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