Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Renaissance Revival sports club in North Oakland, Pittsburgh, United States.
The Pittsburgh Athletic Association building features an eight-story steel frame structure with stone walls, terra cotta details, and Palladian windows.
Built in 1908 by architect Benno Janssen, this private social club flourished with over 2,500 members during its peak operating years.
The establishment sponsored an amateur ice hockey team that contributed players to the United States Olympic silver medal team in 1920.
The building includes a swimming pool, basketball courts, squash courts, bowling alleys, and multiple spaces for social gatherings and events.
Television personality Fred Rogers maintained a strict daily swimming routine at the club's pool during his years producing his educational programs.
Location: Pittsburgh
Inception: 1908
Architects: Benno Janssen
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Address: 4215 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
GPS coordinates: 40.44500,-79.95472
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:37
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