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Fulton Building

Fulton Building
Fulton Building is located in Pittsburgh
Fulton Building
Fulton Building is located in Pennsylvania
Fulton Building
Fulton Building is located in the United States
Fulton Building
Location107 Sixth St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°26′38″N 80°00′08″W / 40.4438°N 80.0023°W / 40.4438; -80.0023
Arealess than one acre
Built1906
ArchitectGrosvenor Atterbury
Architectural styleItalian Renaissance
NRHP reference No.02000556 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 10, 2002
Designated PHLF2003[2]

The Fulton Building is an historic structure in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Named after inventor Robert Fulton, the building was designed by architect Grosvenor Atterbury and completed in 1906. Construction was funded by industrialist Henry Phipps.[3]

History and features

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The Fulton Building as seen from across the Allegheny River

Completed in 1906, the building was designed by architect Grosvenor Atterbury. Its construction was funded by industrialist Henry Phipps. It was subsequently named after noted inventor Robert Fulton.[4]

On May 26, 1943 the building hosted America's first night-court for gasoline war ration violators.[5]

Since 2001, it has been the home of the city's Renaissance Hotel.[6]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]

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