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Madison Elementary School
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National Register of Historic Places

Madison Elementary School

On the National Register since 198640 years
Romanesque RevivalListed 1986Pittsburgh

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

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About Madison Elementary School

Madison Elementary School, at Milwaukee and Orion Sts., 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 Romanesque Revival, as it does for 47 other Pennsylvania listings. It was listed as part of Pittsburgh Public Schools TR.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 7 MB · National Archives↗
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Milwaukee and Orion Sts., Pittsburgh · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Madison Elementary School

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

Yes. It was added on Sep 30, 1986 (Register number 86002687).

Is Madison Elementary School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail, 2.2 miles away.

Can you visit Madison 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 Madison Elementary School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 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 71992146 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.