King Estate (Pittsburgh)

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Location of the King Estate in Pittsburgh
Location5501 Elgin Street (Highland Park), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates 40°28′45.43″N79°55′29.53″W / 40.4792861°N 79.9248694°W / 40.4792861; -79.9248694 Coordinates: 40°28′45.43″N79°55′29.53″W / 40.4792861°N 79.9248694°W / 40.4792861; -79.9248694
Built1880
Architectural style Second Empire
Part of Highland Park Residential Historic District (ID07000888)
Significant dates
Designated CPAugust 30, 2007
Designated CPHSNovember 12, 1992 [1]
Designated PHLF2000 [2]

The King Estate (also known as Baywood, or the Alexander King Estate, or the King Mansion) is located at 5501 Elgin Street in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

History and architectural features

Built in 1880, Alexander King was the original owner of this Second Empire style house. It was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on November 12, 1992, [1] and the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2000. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Local Historic Designations". Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  2. 1 2 Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 (PDF). Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. 2010. Retrieved 2011-08-05.