Allen Hall (University of Pittsburgh)

Allen Hall
Allen Hall at the University of Pittsburgh
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Coordinates40°26′40.52″N 79°57′29.98″W / 40.4445889°N 79.9583278°W / 40.4445889; -79.9583278
Built1913–1915
ArchitectJ. H. Giesey
Architectural styleGreek Revival
Part ofSchenley Farms Historic District (ID83002213)
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 22, 1983
Designated PHLF1972

Allen Hall at the University of Pittsburgh is a Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark and a contributing property to the Schenley Farms National Historic District. Completed in 1914 and originally serving as the home to the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, the six-story Greek Revival building designed by J. H. Giesey now serves as the home of the university's Department of Physics and Astronomy.