Ferris House, Historic residence in Central Northside, Pittsburgh, United States
The Ferris House stands at 1318 Arch Street, displaying architectural elements characteristic of late nineteenth-century residential construction in Pennsylvania.
George Washington Gale Ferris Jr, who invented the Ferris Wheel for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, resided at this address when it was numbered 204 Arch Street.
The residence earned designation as a City of Pittsburgh Historic Structure in 2001, marking its role in preserving the neighborhood's architectural legacy.
Visitors can locate the Ferris House within the Mexican War Streets district, near local establishments such as Mayfly Grocery and Randyland.
The house remains a testament to Pittsburgh's industrial innovation period, connected to the engineer who created an entertainment structure now present in cities worldwide.
Location: Pittsburgh
Address: 1318 Arch Street, Pittsburgh PA
GPS coordinates: 40.45710,-80.00910
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:45
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