First National Bank Building (Pittsburgh) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids First National Bank Building |
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| General information | |
| Status | Demolished |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 511 Wood Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40°26′28″N 80°00′02″W / 40.4411°N 80.0006°W |
| Completed | 1909 |
| Demolished | 1969 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 117.96 m (387.0 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 26 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | D. H. Burnham & Company |
| Main contractor | Thompson-Starrett & Company |
The First National Bank Building was a tall building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was first built in 1909.
Later, the building was made much bigger. It became a 26-story skyscraper, which is a very tall building. At 118 meters (about 387 feet) high, it was the tallest building in Pittsburgh when it was finished in 1912. Businesses and offices started moving into the building on April 1, 1912. People were told that the building was very safe from fires.
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Why the Building Was Taken Down
Planning a New Building
In the late 1960s, the Pittsburgh National Bank decided to build a brand new building. This new building would stand in the same spot as the First National Bank Building. The Pittsburgh National Bank was the new name for the original First National Bank.
The Demolition Process
People who had offices in the old building were asked to leave by April 30, 1968. Work to take down the building started later that year, in 1968. The entire structure was completely removed in 1969. This made space for a new building called One PNC Plaza.
Images for kids
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The First National Bank Building when it was first built around 1909.
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See also
In Spanish: First National Bank Building (Pittsburgh) para niños
