Malta Temple Explained

Malta Temple (Salvation Army Building)
Nrhp Type:cp
Partof:Mexican War Streets Historic District
Partof Refnum:08000845
Designated Other1:PGHL
Designated Other1 Abbr:PHD
Designated Other1 Date:August 5, 2008[1]
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:100 West North Avenue (Central Northside), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates:40.4554°N -80.0078°W
Built:1927
Designated Nrhp Type:September 4, 2008

The Malta Temple (also known as the Salvation Army Building) is located at 100 West North Avenue in the Central Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on August 5, 2008.[1]

History and architectural features

Built in 1927, this historic building was once the home of a fraternal order known as the Order of Malta. It then became a Salvation Army building. In a five to two decision, the Pittsburgh Planning Commission voted to save this building from demolition in 2008.[2]

The building was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on August 5, 2008.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Council OKs historic designation for N. Side building . Timothy . McNulty . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 2008-08-05 . 2011-08-16.
  2. News: City planners vote to save North Side building . Jeremy . Boren . Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . 2008-05-06 . 2011-08-16 .