Latimer School Explained

Latimer School should not be confused with The Latymer School.

Latimer School
Location:Tripoli and James Sts., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:40.4563°N -80.0009°W
Built:1898
Architect:Frederick C. Sauer
Architecture:Classical Revival
Added:September 30, 1986
Refnum:86002676

The Latimer School (also known as "The School House Apartments") is located in the East Allegheny neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The school building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

History and architectural features

Built in 1898, this historic structure is a four-story, yellow brick building with a variety of window types and placement. It was designed by the German-born Pittsburgh architect Frederick C. Sauer (1860-1942). Closed in 1974 because there was no outdoor play area, it was purchased for conversion into apartments in 1984.[1]

The school building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Donnelly. Lu. [{{NRHP-PA|H004103_01D.pdf}} Latimer School]. Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. January 12, 2014. 1985.