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Larimer School
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National Register of Historic Places

Larimer School

On the National Register since 198640 years
Renaissance RevivalListed 1986Pittsburgh

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

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About Larimer School

Larimer School, at Larimer Ave. at Winslow St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 30, 1986. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Renaissance Revival, as it does for 37 other Pennsylvania listings. It was listed as part of Pittsburgh Public Schools TR. The listing covers 1 acre.

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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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Larimer Ave. at Winslow St., Pittsburgh · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Renaissance Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Renaissance Revival.

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Questions about Larimer School

Is Larimer School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 30, 1986 (Register number 86002675).

Is Larimer School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Carrie Blast Furnace Number 6 and 7, 3.8 miles away.

Can you visit Larimer 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 Larimer 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 71992140 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.