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Greenfield Elementary School
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National Register of Historic Places

Greenfield Elementary School

On the National Register since 198640 years
Chicago SchoolListed 1986Pittsburgh

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Greenfield Elementary School

Greenfield Elementary School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 30, 1986. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Chicago School, as it does for 2 other Pennsylvania listings. It was listed as part of Pittsburgh Public Schools TR. The listing covers 9 acres.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 8 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Greenfield Elementary School

North of Greenfield Ave. at E end of Alger St., in Pittsburgh, PA

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

5 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Chicago School style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Chicago School.

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Questions about Greenfield Elementary School

Is Greenfield Elementary School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 30, 1986 (Register number 86002671).

Is Greenfield Elementary School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bost Building, 2.4 miles away.

Can you visit Greenfield Elementary School?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Greenfield Elementary School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 8 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71992188 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.