John Morrow Elementary School
United States historic place
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The John Morrow Elementary School (also known as the Morrow Elementary School and Pittsburgh Morrow PreK–5) is located at 1611 Davis Avenue in the Brighton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Location1611 Davis Avenue (Brighton Heights), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates40°28′48.14″N 80°2′23.28″W
Built1895, with additions in 1922
ArchitectSamuel Thornburg McClarren
John Morrow Elementary School | |
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| Location | 1611 Davis Avenue (Brighton Heights), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Coordinates | 40°28′48.14″N 80°2′23.28″W |
| Built | 1895, with additions in 1922 |
| Architect | Samuel Thornburg McClarren |
| Architectural style | Renaissance Revival |
| Website | Morrow Elementary School |
| MPS | Pittsburgh Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86002693[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 30, 1986[2] |
| Designated PHLF | 2002[3] |
History and architectural features
Built in 1895, this historic structure was expanded with additions in later years, including during 1922.
The building was designed by Samuel Thornburg McClarren (1862–1940),[4][5] who also designed the Woolslair Elementary School in Bloomfield.[6]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1986,[1] and the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2002.[3]
