Wightman School
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About Wightman School
Wightman School, at 5604 Solway 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 Romanesque Revival, as it does for 47 other Pennsylvania listings. It was listed as part of Pittsburgh Public Schools TR. The listing covers 1 acre.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 5 MB · National Archives↗Finding Wightman School
5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
14 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Romanesque Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Romanesque Revival.
Memories of Wightman School
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Questions about Wightman School
Is Wightman School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 30, 1986 (Register number 86002717).
Is Wightman School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bost Building, 2.6 miles away.
Can you visit Wightman 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 Wightman 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 71992150 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.