Lincoln Elementary School (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

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
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]
Significant dates
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.

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

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. "Local Historic Designations". Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
3. Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 (PDF). Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. 2010. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
4. "Mary Lou Williams Marker", Explore PA History, retrieved 2011-02-28

External links

• Lincoln PreK-5