First National Bank Building, Banking skyscraper in downtown Pittsburgh, United States.
The First National Bank Building was a prominent office tower in downtown Pittsburgh that dominated the city's skyline for much of the 20th century. The structure housed numerous commercial tenants and occupied a key location in the financial district.
The structure was designed by the prominent architecture firm D. H. Burnham & Company and completed in 1912, making it the city's tallest building at that time. It was demolished in 1969 to make room for new development in the area.
The building represented early 20th-century financial architecture in Pittsburgh, marking the city's growth as a major banking center.
This site exists today only in historical records and photographs, as the building was demolished in the early 1970s. Visitors interested in the history might explore the modern structure that now occupies the location.
The building was constructed with advanced fireproof materials and methods that made it an innovative structure for its era. Thompson-Starrett & Company pioneered safety and durability standards that influenced later commercial construction.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1909
Architects: D. H. Burnham & Company
Floors above the ground: 26
GPS coordinates: 40.44110,-80.00060
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06
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