Allegheny County Courthouse & Jail, 436 Grant Street (Courthouse), 420 Ross Street (Jail), Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Significance: A prime example of noted architect Richardson's work in what would come to be known as the "Richardsonian Romanesque Style." The jail is particularly notable as an example of functionalism.

Survey number: HABS PA-610

Building/structure dates: 1884-1886 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: 1912-1914 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1928 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1903-1905 Subsequent Work

National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 73001586

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1933 - 1970

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