Stevens Elementary School (Pittsburgh)
It was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2001, and the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on November 30, 1999.
History and architectural features
Built in 1939, this historic school was a part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools and served the Elliott, Esplen, Sheraden, West End, and Westgate Village neighborhoods.
The school was designed by Marion M. Steen (1886–1966) in the Art Deco style and was named in honor of Republican abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens, who was a U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania.
It was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2001, and the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on November 30, 1999.
Stevens was closed in after its final group of students finished their studies in 2012.
References
- ^ "Local Historic Designations". Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^ Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 (PDF). Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. 2010. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
- ^ "Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School". Pittsburgh Public Schools. 2004-01-12. Archived from the original on 2004-01-27. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
External links
- "Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School". Pittsburgh Public Schools. Archived from the original on 2005-03-15. Retrieved 2019-04-11.