National Register of Historic Places

Turtle Creek High School

Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Listed
August 29, 2007
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07000880

About this property

The Woodland Hills Academy is an historic school in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, United States. Part of the Woodland Hills School District, this building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 2007, and to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2009. Built in 1917 as the Turtle Creek High School, this historic school re-opened in 2009 as the Woodland Hills Academy. It currently serves students in kindergarten through grade eight. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 2007, and to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2009. Leon Hart, football player, Heisman Trophy winner and tight end for 1957 NFL champion Detroit Lions

Location

126 Monroeville Ave.
Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
40.40520, -79.82375

Categories

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Sources

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When was Turtle Creek High School listed on the National Register?

Turtle Creek High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Turtle Creek High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Turtle Creek High School?

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

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