Pittsburgh Mercantile Company Building
Pittsburgh Mercantile Company Building, Commercial building in South Side Flats, Pittsburgh, United States
The six-story structure features buff-colored Roman brick exterior with terra cotta cladding and decorative cornice trim work throughout its facade.
Built between 1907 and 1908, this building served as the company store for Jones and Laughlin Steel Company workers until the mid-20th century.
The building represents the evolution of retail practices through its role as a general store offering groceries, hardware, and home furnishings to local workers.
Following renovations in 2012, the Pittsburgh Mercantile Company Building now functions as an apartment complex in the South Side Flats neighborhood.
The structure incorporated a scrip-based payment system where workers could only use company-issued currency for their purchases until 1950.
Location: Pittsburgh
Architects: Rutan & Russell
GPS coordinates: 40.42722,-79.96833
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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