Victoria Hall

Victoria Hall is an educational building from the late Second Empire period with 21 rooms, stained-glass windows, and original tin ceilings reaching 14 feet high. The facade features carved corbels and was designed with careful attention to architectural detail.

The structure was built in the late 1860s for Henry J. Lynch and served for decades starting in 1895 as an academy run by the Ursulines. Throughout the 20th century its use shifted, until a new chapter began in 1981.

The Ursuline Sisters shaped this building as a learning institution starting in 1894, keeping their independence from the local Diocese. For generations, it served as a center where young women received education in the neighborhood.

The building now houses an alternative Waldorf School and can be viewed from outside to appreciate its distinctive architecture. Access to the interior depends on the school's schedule and visitor policies.

Architecture students from the University of Pittsburgh conducted thorough research and prepared the National Register nomination between 2008 and 2010. This academic work was essential to formally recognizing the site's historical importance.

Location: Pittsburgh

GPS coordinates: 40.46410,-79.94240

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13