Downtown in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Arrott Building
Historic Landmark
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 31, 2013
1. Arrott Building Marker
Frederick John Osterling, architect
Erected by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 40° 26.365′ N, 80° 0.079′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Wood Street and Fourth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Wood Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15222, 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: Fourth Avenue National Register Historic District (a few steps from this marker); High Water Mark (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Kossuth (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Trust Company-Lawyers Title Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benedum-Trees Building (about 300 feet away); Burke's Landmark
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Also see . . . Arrott Building Wikipedia article. (Submitted on July 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 31, 2013
2. Arrott Building Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 31, 2013
3. Arrott Building Description plaque
The Arrott Building
Frederick John Osterling, Architect
C. 1901-02
The Arrott Building, completed in 1902, is one of Pittsburgh's earliest skyscrapers. It has a unique lobby of veined marble, glittering inlaid Cosmati tile, and richly-molded bronze. Originally, this granite, brick and lavishly-formed terra cotta building could be seen near and far with the final statement of a flaring cornice 256 feet above the sidewalk.
The original owner was James W. Arrott, chairman of the James W. Arrott Company Insurance Agency. His architect was Frederick John Osterling, architect of the nearby Times Building, the Union Trust Building on Grant Street, and many other building familiar to Pittsburghers. Another prominent Pittsburgh architect, Edward B. Lee, altered the two lower floors of the exterior in the late 1920's.
Frederick John Osterling, Architect
C. 1901-02
The Arrott Building, completed in 1902, is one of Pittsburgh's earliest skyscrapers. It has a unique lobby of veined marble, glittering inlaid Cosmati tile, and richly-molded bronze. Originally, this granite, brick and lavishly-formed terra cotta building could be seen near and far with the final statement of a flaring cornice 256 feet above the sidewalk.
The original owner was James W. Arrott, chairman of the James W. Arrott Company Insurance Agency. His architect was Frederick John Osterling, architect of the nearby Times Building, the Union Trust Building on Grant Street, and many other building familiar to Pittsburghers. Another prominent Pittsburgh architect, Edward B. Lee, altered the two lower floors of the exterior in the late 1920's.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,343 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
