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Negley–Gwinner–Harter House
The Negley–Gwinner–Harter House (also known as the Gwinner–Harter House, and the William B. Negley House) is located at 5061 Fifth Avenue in the Shadyside (Pittsburgh), Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Built between 1870 and 1871 for William B. Negley (June 5, 1828 – January 16, 1894), a lawyer who attended Princeton University, served as a Major (rank), Major in the American Civil War under General James S. Negley, and was the son of Jacob Negley and the nephew of Sarah Negley and Thomas Mellon), this Second Empire (architecture), Second Empire-style house was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2000. History and architectural features After Joanna Wilmerding (Bruce) Negley, the widow of William B. Negley, died in 1910, Edward Gwinner, a stone and railroad contractor, purchased the property in 1911. Gwinner then had it remodeled and expanded. The original architect is unknown, but Frederick J. Osterlin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fifth Avenue (Pittsburgh)
Fifth Avenue (sometimes spelled 5th Avenue) is one of the longest streets in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It begins downtown and moves eastward for over five miles (9 km). Fifth Avenue passes by the Carlow University, the Cathedral of Learning and other buildings of the University of Pittsburgh, then forms the borders between Shadyside on the north and Squirrel Hill and Point Breeze to the south. Finally, after passing Chatham University, The Ellis School, and Mellon Park, it turns north and forms the border between Larimer on the west and North Point Breeze and Homewood (Pittsburgh) on the east. At the intersection with Frankstown Avenue its name becomes Washington Boulevard ( PA 8) and descends a branch of Negley Run to meet Allegheny River Boulevard ( PA 130) near the Highland Park Bridge. At least 30 streets either cross or intersect with Fifth Avenue, including Penn Avenue, which intersects it twice (once in Downtown and again near Point Breeze). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |