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Allegheny Post Office

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Allegheny County

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About This Property

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The Allegheny Post Office, a stately Beaux-Arts building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, served as a vital federal facility for the city's growing populace. Its grand facade and monumental scale reflect the civic pride and ambition of the era in which it was constructed.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
1
Listed Date
7/27/1971
Other Names
Old North Post Office;The Landmarks Museum

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 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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