John Morrow Elementary School Explained

John Morrow Elementary School
Location:1611 Davis Avenue (Brighton Heights), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates:40.48°N -80.0398°W
Built:1895, with additions in 1922
Architect:Samuel Thornburg McClarren
Architecture:Renaissance Revival
Added:September 30, 1986
Refnum:86002693
Designated Other1:PHLF
Designated Other1 Date:2002[1]

The John Morrow Elementary School (also known as the Morrow Elementary School and Pittsburgh Morrow PreK–5) is located at 1611 Davis Avenue in the Brighton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

History and architectural features

Built in 1895, this historic structure was expanded with additions in later years, including during 1922.

The building was designed by Samuel Thornburg McClarren (1862–1940),[2] [3] who also designed the Woolslair Elementary School in Bloomfield.[4]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1986, and the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2002.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 . Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation . Pittsburgh, PA . 2010 . 2011-08-05.
  2. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1852-1973; County: Allegheny; Year Range: 1892 - 1893; Roll Number: 549762
  3. News: Samuel T. McClaren . February 17, 2024 . Tampa Bay Times . August 10, 1940 . Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Chute . Eleanor . Closing Woolslair School a small step toward solving district's budget woes . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . November 6, 2013. Clippings of the first and second pages via Newspapers.com. Retrieved February 17, 2024.