Lincoln Elementary School (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

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Lincoln Elementary School
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Lincoln Elementary School (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is located in Pittsburgh
Lincoln Elementary School (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
LocationLincoln and Frankstown Aves., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°27′36″N 79°54′43″W / 40.46000°N 79.91194°W / 40.46000; -79.91194Coordinates: 40°27′36″N 79°54′43″W / 40.46000°N 79.91194°W / 40.46000; -79.91194
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1931
ArchitectPringle, Thomas; Robling, Oliver J.
Architectural styleArt Deco
MPSPittsburgh Public Schools TR
NRHP reference No.86002685[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 30, 1986
Designated CPHSNovember 30, 1999[2]
Designated PHLF2001[3]

The Lincoln Elementary School (also known as Pittsburgh Lincoln K-8) located in the Larimer neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a building from 1931. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

The historical marker near the front of the building on Frankstown Avenue says the following:[4]

Mary Lou Williams (1910–1981) – Famed jazz composer and pianist. A child prodigy, she grew up in this city; went to Lincoln School here, 1919–23. Played for Andy Kirk in 1930s; then arranged music for Duke Ellington and others. Major works include "Zodiac Suite" and "Mary Lou's Mass."

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Local Historic Designations". Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
  3. ^ Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 (PDF). Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. 2010. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
  4. ^ "Mary Lou Williams Marker", Explore PA History, retrieved 2011-02-28

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