Burke Building / Meyer Building, Pittsburgh, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
N 40° 26.400 W 080° 00.160
17T E 584583 N 4477072
The oldest surviving building in downtown Pittsburgh crouches in the shadow of ultra-modern PPG Place.
Waymark Code: WMYDJ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
Views: 97

This fine example of Greek Revival architecture was designed by architect John Chislett, and built in 1836. Serving historically as a tavern and as the home to other businesses, today the building is the headquarters of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. The WPC is the largest private land conservation trust in Pennsylvania, and a great friend of geocaching and waymarking.
Street address:
209-211 4th Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA USA
15222


County / Borough / Parish: Allegheny

Year listed: 1978

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture

Periods of significance: 1825-1849

Historic function: Commerce/Trade

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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