Latimer School

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Latimer School
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Southwestern corner of the school
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LocationTripoli and James Sts., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°27′23″N80°00′03″W / 40.4563°N 80.0009°W / 40.4563; -80.0009 Coordinates: 40°27′23″N80°00′03″W / 40.4563°N 80.0009°W / 40.4563; -80.0009
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built1898
Architect Frederick C. Sauer
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No. 86002676 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 30, 1986

The Latimer School (also known as "The School House Apartments") is located in the East Allegheny neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The school building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. [1]

History and architectural features

Built in 1898, this historic structure is a four-story, yellow brick building with a variety of window types and placement. It was designed by the German-born Pittsburgh architect Frederick C. Sauer (1860-1942). Closed in 1974 because there was no outdoor play area, it was purchased for conversion into apartments in 1984. [2]

The school building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Donnelly, Lu (1985). "Latimer School" (PDF). Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Retrieved January 12, 2014.