Malta Temple
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] |
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.
It was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on August 5, 2008.[1]
History and architectural features
[edit]Built 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]
