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Allegheny Cemetery

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Allegheny County

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About This Property

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Allegheny Cemetery is a sprawling 300-acre Victorian-era rural cemetery established in 1844, making it the second oldest in Pittsburgh. It features a picturesque landscape of rolling hills, valleys, lakes, mature trees, and winding paths, designed to be a tranquil park-like escape.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
300
Listed Date
12/10/1980
Other Names
See Also:butler Street Gatehouse

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Landscape Architecture; Art; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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