Lincoln Elementary School (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Lincoln Elementary School | |
| Location | Lincoln and Frankstown Aves., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°27′36″N 79°54′43″W / 40.46000°N 79.91194°W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1931 |
| Architect | Pringle, Thomas; Robling, Oliver J. |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| MPS | Pittsburgh Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86002685[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 30, 1986 |
| Designated CPHS | November 30, 1999[2] |
| Designated PHLF | 2001[3] |
The Lincoln Elementary School (also known as Pittsburgh Lincoln K-8) is in the Larimer neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
History and architectural features
It was built in 1931 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
A state historical marker placed near the front of the building on Frankstown Avenue says:[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
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Local Historic Designations". Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
- ^ Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 (PDF). Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
- ^ "Mary Lou Williams Marker", Explore PA History, retrieved February 28, 2011