Allegheny High School | |
Location | 220 W. Commons St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | 40°27′11″N80°0′32″W / 40.45306°N 80.00889°W Coordinates: 40°27′11″N80°0′32″W / 40.45306°N 80.00889°W |
Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
Built | 1904 |
Architect | Frederick J. Osterling; Marion M. Steen |
Architectural style | Classical Revival, Art Deco |
MPS | Pittsburgh Public Schools TR |
NRHP reference No. | 86002643 [1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | September 30, 1986 |
Designated CPHS | March 15, 1974 [2] |
Designated PHLF | 1992 [3] |
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