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Schiller Elementary School
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National Register of Historic Places

Schiller Elementary School

Also known as Schiller School

On the National Register since 198640 years
Art DecoListed 1986Pittsburgh

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

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About Schiller Elementary School

Schiller Elementary School, at 1018 Peralta St., 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 Art Deco, as it does for 112 other Pennsylvania listings. It was listed as part of Pittsburgh Public Schools TR. The listing covers 2 acres. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 5 MB · National Archives↗
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1018 Peralta St., Pittsburgh · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Schiller Elementary School

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

Yes. It was added on Sep 30, 1986 (Register number 86002707).

Is Schiller 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, 1.2 miles away.

Can you visit Schiller 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 Schiller Elementary School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 5 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 71992120 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.