King Estate (Pittsburgh) Explained

King Estate (Baywood)
Nrhp Type:cp
Partof:Highland Park Residential Historic District
Partof Refnum:07000888
Designated Other1:PGHL
Designated Other1 Abbr:CPHS
Designated Other1 Date:November 12, 1992[1]
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Designated Other2:PHLF
Designated Other2 Date:2000[2]
Designated Other2 Num Position:bottom
Location:5501 Elgin Street (Highland Park), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates:40.4793°N -79.9249°W
Built:1880
Architecture:Second Empire
Designated Nrhp Type:August 30, 2007

The King Estate (also known as Baywood, or the Alexander King Estate, or the King Mansion) is located at 5501 Elgin Street in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

History and architectural features

Built in 1880, Alexander King was the original owner of this Second Empire style house. It was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on November 12, 1992,[1] and the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2000.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Local Historic Designations . Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation . Pittsburgh . 2011-08-15.
  2. Book: Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 . Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation . Pittsburgh, PA . 2010 . 2011-08-05.