The Malta Temple (also known as the Salvation Army Building) is located at 100 West North Avenue in the Central Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Malta Temple (Salvation Army Building) | |
 Malta Temple in 2010 | |
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| Location | 100 West North Avenue (Central Northside), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Coordinates | 40°27′19.41″N 80°0′28.07″W / 40.4553917°N 80.0077972°W |
| Built | 1927 |
| Part of | Mexican War Streets Historic District (ID08000845) |
| Significant dates | |
| Designated CP | September 4, 2008 |
| Designated PHD | August 5, 2008[1] |
It was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on August 5, 2008.[1]
History and architectural features
editBuilt in 1927, this historic building was once the home of a fraternal order known as the Order of Malta. It then became a Salvation Army building. In a five to two decision, the Pittsburgh Planning Commission voted to save this building from demolition in 2008.[2]
The building was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on August 5, 2008.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c McNulty, Timothy (2008-08-05). "Council OKs historic designation for N. Side building". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
- ^ Boren, Jeremy (2008-05-06). "City planners vote to save North Side building". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 2011-08-16.[permanent dead link]