Central Downtown Historic District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Granite Building
— Historic Landmark —
Originally German National Bank
Charles Bickel & J.P. Brennan, architects
1889-90
Erected by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list.
Location. 40° 26.52′ N, 79° 59.935′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Central Downtown Historic District. Marker can be reached from Sixth Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Wood Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Duquesne Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Nathaniel Bedford (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Jane Grey Swisshelm Childhood Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Commemoration (about 300 feet away); The Benedum Center (about 400 feet away); Sisters of Mercy (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . . Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation. (Submitted on June 24, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 811 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.