Central Downtown Historic District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gulf Building
— Historic Landmark —
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 1, 2015
1. Gulf Building Marker
Gulf Building 1930-1932
Trowbridge & Livingston, Archs.
Erected 1973 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° 26.543′ N, 79° 59.725′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Central Downtown Historic District. Marker can be reached from Seventh Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Grant Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Refining Crude Oil (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding Convention of the AFL (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kier Refinery (about 600 feet away); Mellon Square (about 700 feet away); The Empty Pocket Pays (about 700 feet away); Jane Grey Swisshelm Childhood Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pennsylvania Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Church Burying Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . .
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 1, 2015
2. Gulf Building Marker
Unknown (from Rugby Realty website)
3. Gulf Building Lighting
Photographed By Kdka
4. Gulf Building Lighting Indicators
A chart to tell what the weather reads according to the Gulf Building lighting at the top of the tower. From KDKA weather website.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
