Lincoln Elementary School (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

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Lincoln Elementary School
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
City of Pittsburgh Historic Structure
Pittsburgh Landmark – PHLF


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Location	Lincoln and Frankstown Aves., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	40°27′36″N 79°54′43″W / 40.46000°N 79.91194°W / 40.46000; -79.91194
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]
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 located in the Larimer neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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History and architectural features

Built in 1931, this historic structure was 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 presents this information:^[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 2011-08-05.
^ Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 (PDF). Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. 2010. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
^ "Mary Lou Williams Marker", Explore PA History, retrieved 2011-02-28

External links

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