Alumni Hall (University of Pittsburgh)

Alumni Hall
Alumni Hall at the University of Pittsburgh
LocationFifth and Lytton Avenues
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates40°26′44.09″N 79°57′13.90″W / 40.4455806°N 79.9538611°W / 40.4455806; -79.9538611
Built1914–1915
ArchitectBenno Janssen
Architectural styleGreek Revival
Part ofSchenley Farms Historic District (ID83002213)
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 22, 1983[2]
Designated PHLF2002[1]

Alumni Hall at the University of Pittsburgh is a Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark[3] that was formerly known as the Masonic Temple in Pittsburgh. Constructed in 1914–1915, it was designed by renowned architect Benno Janssen of Janssen & Abbot Architects. Other buildings in Pittsburgh's Oakland Cultural District designed by Janssen include the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Mellon Institute, and Pitt's Eberly Hall (which was known as Alumni Hall prior to 1998).

The building's design is that of a classical temple with a well-defined base, midsection and ornamental terra cotta pediment, topped with a clay tile roof. The structure is steel, clad primarily in limestone with terra cotta details. The rear elevation is brick.

  1. ^ "Internet Archive: Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation: PHLF Plaques & Registries, listed at Fifth and Lytton Avenues (5th) as Masonic Temple". November 4, 2009. Archived from the original on January 27, 2007. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. ^ "Masonic Temple – PHLF Plaque". July 21, 2007.