Allen Hall (University of Pittsburgh)

Allen Hall
Allen Hall at the University of Pittsburgh
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Coordinates40°26′40.52″N 79°57′29.98″W / 40.4445889°N 79.9583278°W / 40.4445889; -79.9583278
Built1913–1915
ArchitectJ. H. Giesey
Architectural styleGreek Revival
Part ofSchenley Farms Historic District (ID83002213)
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 22, 1983[2]
Designated PHLF1972[1]

Allen Hall at the University of Pittsburgh is a Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark[1] and a contributing property to the Schenley Farms National Historic District.[2] Completed in 1914 and originally serving as the home to the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, the six-story Greek Revival building designed by J. H. Giesey now serves as the home of the university's Department of Physics and Astronomy.

  1. ^ a b "Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation: PHLF Plaques & Registries". January 27, 2007. Archived from the original on January 27, 2007. Retrieved February 25, 2008.
  2. ^ a b Mann, Christina, "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: Schenley Farms Historic District" (PDF), Cultural Resources Geographic Information System, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, archived from the original (PDF) on June 29, 2020, retrieved October 11, 2010