McCook Family Estate facts for kids
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McCook Family Estate
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The house in 2012
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 Location in Pittsburgh
Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 5105 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| Built | 1906 and 1907 |
| Architect | Carpenter & Crocker |
| Architectural style | Jacobean Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000197 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | April 20, 2011 |
The McCook Family Estate, also known as the Willis McCook House, is a special historic mansion. You can find it at 5105 Fifth Avenue in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
This grand house was built between 1906 and 1907. It was made for Willis McCook and his family. Willis McCook was an important businessman and a lawyer in his time.
History of the McCook Mansion
The McCook Family Estate has a rich history. It was built over a hundred years ago.
From Home to Hotel
In 2012, the house went through a big update. After this, it opened as a fancy hotel. It was named the "Mansions on Fifth Hotel".
This hotel is now part of Historic Hotels of America. This group is a special program. It works with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. They help protect important historic places.
Becoming a Historic Landmark
The McCook Family Estate is recognized as a very important building. In 2009, it was added to a special list. This list is for list of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks.
Later, on April 20, 2011, the house became even more famous. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a nationally recognized historic site.
