Oakland in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Masonic Temple (Alumni Hall)

— Historic Landmark —

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2024

1. Masonic Temple (Alumni Hall) Marker

Inscription.
1914
Janssen & Abbott, architects

Erected by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 40° 26.719′ N, 79° 57.243′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Oakland. It is on Lytton Avenue north of Fifth Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15213, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cathedral of Learning (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); University of Pittsburgh (about 300 feet away); V.F.W. (about 400 feet away); Defenders of Freedom (about 500 feet away); The University Club (about 500 feet away); World War II Honor Roll (about 500 feet away); Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Regarding Masonic Temple (Alumni Hall).

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The University of Pittsburgh acquired the former Masonic Temple on December 23, 1993 and a major two-year renovation was completed in 2000. Special attention was given to restore the building to its original historic condition. What began as an event center and meeting facility for area Masons, Alumni Hall now houses Pitt's Alumni Relations offices, Alumni Center, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid and other offices.
The building's design is that of a classical temple with a well-defined base, midsection and ornamental terra cotta pediment, topped with a clay tile roof. The structure is steel, clad primarily in limestone with terra cotta details. It was designated a Pittsburgh Historic Landmark in 2002.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2024

2. Masonic Temple (Alumni Hall) Marker

Marker is located at the right of the doorway.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.