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William Pitt Union, Student union building in Oakland, Pennsylvania.

The William Pitt Union displays Beaux-Arts architecture with marble accents, ornate chandeliers, and a Louis XV-style ballroom spanning multiple floors.

Originally established as Hotel Schenley in 1898, the building hosted numerous United States presidents from Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight Eisenhower until 1956.

The building houses the International Academy of Jazz Hall of Fame and C.M. Kimbo Art Gallery, enhancing the artistic environment at University of Pittsburgh.

The William Pitt Union contains dining facilities, lounges, meeting spaces, and multipurpose rooms that accommodate more than 300 student organizations.

A story tells of a Russian ballerina's spirit in Tansky Family Lounge who wakes students before they miss important appointments.

Location: Pennsylvania

Architects: Rutan & Russell

Architectural style: Beaux-Arts

GPS coordinates: 40.44327,-79.95470

Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:50

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