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{{Infobox NRHP
| name = Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company
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| image = Terminal Transfer Company Warehouse.JPG
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| location = 333–400 East Carson Street, [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]
| coordinates = {{coord|40|25|47.3|N|79|59|49.39|W|display=inline,title}}
| locmapin = Pittsburgh#Pennsylvania#USA
| built = 1904 to 1906
| architect = [[Charles Bickel]]
| architecture =
| added = May 8, 2013
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| refnum = 13000253<ref name="weekly">[http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/20130517.htm Weekly List Of Actions Taken On Properties: 5/06/13 through 5/10/13]</ref><ref name="nps">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/nr//feature/places/13000253.htm|title = Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company}}</ref>
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The '''Pittsburgh Terminal Properties''' building is an historic structure on [[Pittsburgh]]’s South Side, across the river from Downtown. The building was the '''Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company''', located in the [[South Side Flats]] neighborhood of [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]. This [[warehouse]] complex was designed by [[Charles Bickel]] and was designed in 1898, and built from 1904 to 1906. The structure was listed in the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on May 8, 2013.<ref name=weekly/><ref name=nps/>
The Pittsburgh Terminal Property buildings are an historic structure on Pittsburgh’s South Side, just across the river from Downtown.


==History==
The facility was conceived as a central point of connection between road, river, and rail transport. The River and Railroad Terminal Company was incorporated February 8, 1898 to begin the project.
Major changes needed to be made to the planned area for the buildings, requiring new city ordinances. Ordinances to change the streets and clear area for building were approved in November 6th, 1903. <ref>{{cite web|url= http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhEbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=p0gEAAAAIBAJ&dq=third%20street%20cabot%20way&pg=3540%2C2896514|title= Pittsburgh Press, November 7th, 1903 | accessdate= 2012-12-030}}</ref> An additional ordinance was required to create the bridge over Cabot Way that holds the road (Terminal Way) which runs between the two major buildings. <ref>{{cite web|url= http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0AgbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nEgEAAAAIBAJ&dq=third%20street%20cabot%20way&pg=3575%2C2309540|title= Pittsburgh Press, January 13th, 1904 | accessdate= 2012-12-030}}</ref>
The facility was conceived as a central point of connection between road, river, and rail transport. The River and Railroad Terminal Company was incorporated on February 8, 1898 to begin the project. Major changes needed to be made to the planned area for the buildings, requiring new city ordinances. Ordinances to change the streets and clear area for building were approved on November 6, 1903.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhEbAAAAIBAJ&dq=third%20street%20cabot%20way&pg=3540%2C2896514|title= Pittsburgh Press, November 7th, 1903 | accessdate= 2012-12-30}}</ref> An additional ordinance was required to create the bridge over Cabot Way that holds the road (Terminal Way) which runs between the two major buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0AgbAAAAIBAJ&dq=third%20street%20cabot%20way&pg=3575%2C2309540|title= Pittsburgh Press, January 13th, 1904 | accessdate= 2012-12-30}}</ref>


Contractual agreements were created with the railroads servicing the area in early 1904. They show the intended use and how interconnection with the railroad lines would work and which parties were responsible for the various costs. <ref>{{cite web|url= http://books.google.com/books?id=hqwpAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA84&lpg=PA84#v=onepage&q&f=false|title= Corporate History of the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh, Volume 12 | accessdate= 2012-12-030}}</ref> Construction of the buildings began on July 1, 1904, and was finally completed on May 31, 1906. The total cost of construction was approximately $1.5 million. <ref>{{cite web|url= http://riverwalkcorporatecentre.com/history/|title= History of the Pittsburgh Terminal Property Buildings | accessdate= 2012-12-030}}</ref>
Contractual agreements were created with the railroads servicing the area in early 1904. They show the intended use and how interconnection with the railroad lines would work and which parties were responsible for the various costs.<ref>{{cite book|url= https://books.google.com/books?id=hqwpAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA84|title= Corporate History of the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh, Volume 12 |year= 1906 | accessdate= 2012-12-30}}</ref> Construction of the buildings began on July 1, 1904, and was finally completed on May 31, 1906. The total cost of construction was approximately $1.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://riverwalkcorporatecentre.com/history/|title= History of the Pittsburgh Terminal Property Buildings | accessdate= 2012-12-30}}</ref>


The building was a prominent piece of early 1900's Pittsburgh architecture. It was the subject of different art works and was featured on post cards. One of the new tenants of the building, City Center Self Storage, has a collection of these historical postcards on display in their office. <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.citycenterselfstorage.com/finding-our-pittsburgh-storage-roots-2/|title= Postcard collection showcasing historical Pittsburgh storage building | accessdate= 2012-12-030}}</ref>
The building was a prominent piece of early 1900s Pittsburgh architecture. It was the subject of different art works and was featured on post cards. One of the new tenants of the building, City Center Self Storage, has a collection of these historical postcards on display in their office.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.citycenterselfstorage.com/finding-our-pittsburgh-storage-roots-2/|title= Postcard collection showcasing historical Pittsburgh storage building | accessdate= 2012-12-30}}</ref>


During World War II, the 6th floor of the building was used to store ammunition and ordinance for the war department. <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.citycenterselfstorage.com/our-facility-for-pittsburgh-storage/history-of-pittsburgh-storage/|title= Pittsburgh storage building used to house ammunition during World War II | accessdate= 2012-12-030}}</ref>
During World War II, the 6th floor of the building was used to store ammunition and ordinance for the [[United States Department of War]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.citycenterselfstorage.com/our-facility-for-pittsburgh-storage/history-of-pittsburgh-storage/|title= Pittsburgh storage building used to house ammunition during World War II | accessdate= 2012-12-30}}</ref>


The facility was in active use for warehouse and transportation until the mid-1960’s. Marketing brochures from that time promote 868,000 square feet of office and warehouse space available and the availability of a teletype center. <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.citycenterselfstorage.com/our-brand-new-106-year-old-pittsburgh-storage-business/|title= Pittsburgh Terminal Properties brochure pictures from the late 1950's | accessdate= 2012-12-030}}</ref>
The facility was in active use for warehouse and transportation until 1963. Marketing brochures from that time promote 868,000 square feet of office and warehouse space available and the availability of a teletype center.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.citycenterselfstorage.com/our-brand-new-106-year-old-pittsburgh-storage-business/|title= Pittsburgh Terminal Properties brochure pictures from the late 1950s | accessdate=2012-12-30}}</ref>


In 1992, the building was renamed River Walk Corporate Centre. Paper Products Company <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.paperproducts-pgh.com/|title= Paper Products Company web site| accessdate= 2012-12-016}}</ref>is the largest current tenant of the building occupying lower floors of the West Building. Upper floors of the West Building have largely been converted into modern office space. Tenants include the Green Building Alliance <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.gbapgh.org/|title= Green Building Alliance web site| accessdate= 2012-12-016}}</ref>, Venture Outdoors <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ventureoutdoors.org/|title= Venture Outdoors web site| accessdate= 2012-12-016}}</ref>, and G & Co Design <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.gandcodesign.com/|title= G & Co Design web site| accessdate= 2012-12-016}}</ref>. Paper Products Company is also a tenant of the lower floors of the East Building. Other East Building tenants include City Center Self Storage <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.citycenterselfstorage.com/|title= City Center Self Storage web site| accessdate= 2012-12-016}}</ref>, Harry Giglio Photography <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.harrygiglio.com/|title= Harry Giglio Photography web site| accessdate= 2012-12-016}}</ref>, and Alpha Screen Graphics <ref>{{cite web|url= http://alphasgx.com/|title= Alpha Screen Graphics web site| accessdate= 2012-12-016}}</ref>.
In 2006, the building was renamed '''River Walk Corporate Centre'''. Upper floors of the West Building have largely been converted into modern office space. Tenants include the Green Building Alliance,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.gbapgh.org/|title= Green Building Alliance web site| accessdate= 2012-12-16}}</ref> and Venture Outdoors.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ventureoutdoors.org/|title= Venture Outdoors web site| accessdate= 2012-12-16}}</ref> East Building tenants include City Center Self Storage,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.citycenterselfstorage.com/|title= City Center Self Storage web site| accessdate= 2012-12-16}}</ref> ProFromGo Internet Marketing,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://profromgo.com/|title=ProFromGo web site|accessdate=2015-07-04}}</ref> and Harry Giglio Photography.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.harrygiglio.com/|title= Harry Giglio Photography web site| accessdate= 2012-12-16}}</ref>


On February 5th, 2013, <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.phlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/National-Historic-Register-Press-Release-Final1.pdf|title= Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company One Step Away from National Register of Historic Places| accessdate= 2013-02-025}}</ref> Pennsylvania's Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved Pittsburgh Terminal Properties application for historic status in a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
On February 5, 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.phlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/National-Historic-Register-Press-Release-Final1.pdf|title= Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company One Step Away from National Register of Historic Places| accessdate= 2013-02-25}}</ref> [[Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission|Pennsylvania's Historic Preservation Board]] unanimously approved Pittsburgh Terminal Properties application for historic status in a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

[[File:Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse & Transfer Company, 2023-07-29, 06.jpg|thumb|“The Highline”: Terminal Way in 2023, closed to vehicular traffic]]

In 2016, the buildings were bought by [http://mcknightrealtypartners.com/properties/pittsburgh/ McKnight Realty Partners], and is currently being converted into The Highline, a creative and chic office complex with retail on the first floor. It will also include a 521 space parking garage, bike storage, a public fitness center, and green space, which can be used for events.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mcknightrealtypartners.com/the-highline/|title=The Highline|date=2018-01-17|website=McKnight Realty Partners|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-25}}</ref>


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* {{cite news|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2005/10/03/focus4.html?page=all|title=South Side's Terminal Buildings capitalize on rivers, modern look|first=Tim|last=Schooley|work=Pittsburgh Business Times|date=2005-10-03|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

* {{cite news|url=http://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_556740.html|title=RiverWalk makes old new again|first=Ron|last=Daparma|work=triblive.com|date=2008-03-12|accessdate=2014-12-21}}
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Latest revision as of 08:23, 16 November 2023

Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company
Pittsburgh Terminal Properties is located in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Terminal Properties
Pittsburgh Terminal Properties is located in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Terminal Properties
Pittsburgh Terminal Properties is located in the United States
Pittsburgh Terminal Properties
Location333–400 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°25′47.3″N 79°59′49.39″W / 40.429806°N 79.9970528°W / 40.429806; -79.9970528
Built1904 to 1906
ArchitectCharles Bickel
NRHP reference No.13000253[1][2]
Added to NRHPMay 8, 2013

The Pittsburgh Terminal Properties building is an historic structure on Pittsburgh’s South Side, across the river from Downtown. The building was the Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company, located in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. This warehouse complex was designed by Charles Bickel and was designed in 1898, and built from 1904 to 1906. The structure was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 2013.[1][2]

History

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The facility was conceived as a central point of connection between road, river, and rail transport. The River and Railroad Terminal Company was incorporated on February 8, 1898 to begin the project. Major changes needed to be made to the planned area for the buildings, requiring new city ordinances. Ordinances to change the streets and clear area for building were approved on November 6, 1903.[3] An additional ordinance was required to create the bridge over Cabot Way that holds the road (Terminal Way) which runs between the two major buildings.[4]

Contractual agreements were created with the railroads servicing the area in early 1904. They show the intended use and how interconnection with the railroad lines would work and which parties were responsible for the various costs.[5] Construction of the buildings began on July 1, 1904, and was finally completed on May 31, 1906. The total cost of construction was approximately $1.5 million.[6]

The building was a prominent piece of early 1900s Pittsburgh architecture. It was the subject of different art works and was featured on post cards. One of the new tenants of the building, City Center Self Storage, has a collection of these historical postcards on display in their office.[7]

During World War II, the 6th floor of the building was used to store ammunition and ordinance for the United States Department of War.[8]

The facility was in active use for warehouse and transportation until 1963. Marketing brochures from that time promote 868,000 square feet of office and warehouse space available and the availability of a teletype center.[9]

In 2006, the building was renamed River Walk Corporate Centre. Upper floors of the West Building have largely been converted into modern office space. Tenants include the Green Building Alliance,[10] and Venture Outdoors.[11] East Building tenants include City Center Self Storage,[12] ProFromGo Internet Marketing,[13] and Harry Giglio Photography.[14]

On February 5, 2013,[15] Pennsylvania's Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved Pittsburgh Terminal Properties application for historic status in a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

“The Highline”: Terminal Way in 2023, closed to vehicular traffic

In 2016, the buildings were bought by McKnight Realty Partners, and is currently being converted into The Highline, a creative and chic office complex with retail on the first floor. It will also include a 521 space parking garage, bike storage, a public fitness center, and green space, which can be used for events.[16]

References

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  1. ^ a b Weekly List Of Actions Taken On Properties: 5/06/13 through 5/10/13
  2. ^ a b "Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company".
  3. ^ "Pittsburgh Press, November 7th, 1903". Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  4. ^ "Pittsburgh Press, January 13th, 1904". Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  5. ^ Corporate History of the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh, Volume 12. 1906. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  6. ^ "History of the Pittsburgh Terminal Property Buildings". Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  7. ^ "Postcard collection showcasing historical Pittsburgh storage building". Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  8. ^ "Pittsburgh storage building used to house ammunition during World War II". Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  9. ^ "Pittsburgh Terminal Properties brochure pictures from the late 1950s". Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  10. ^ "Green Building Alliance web site". Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  11. ^ "Venture Outdoors web site". Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  12. ^ "City Center Self Storage web site". Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  13. ^ "ProFromGo web site". Retrieved 2015-07-04.
  14. ^ "Harry Giglio Photography web site". Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  15. ^ "Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company One Step Away from National Register of Historic Places" (PDF). Retrieved 2013-02-25.
  16. ^ "The Highline". McKnight Realty Partners. 2018-01-17. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
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