42 Floors Of Learning - The Cathedral Of Learning
The Gothic Revival skyscraper was commissioned in 1921 and inspired local industries to donate steel, cement, elevators, glass, plumbing, and heating elements. Construction started in 1926 and the building was finally dedicated in 1937. The first thing you will notice when entering the 42-story building is the magnificent 4-story Common Rooms.
The 535-foot-tall Cathedral is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the second-tallest educational building in the world, after the University of Moscow’s main building. The Cathedral over 2,000 rooms including the famed Nationality Rooms, some still serving as classrooms today.
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What you should know:
There is no admission charge to explore the common spaces in the building.
There are public restrooms available.
On the street metered and garage parking options are available.
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You could spend an hour or two exploring here.
Location: 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
For more information: Cathedral of Learning
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