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B. F. Jones House, Historic mansion in Allegheny West, United States.

The B. F. Jones House spans 42 rooms across its structure, featuring Jacobean Revival architecture with intricate stone details and elaborate interior craftsmanship.

Benjamin Franklin Jones Jr, son of Jones and Laughlin Steel Company co-founder, commissioned this residence in 1908 for $375,000, equivalent to millions in current value.

The mansion represents the industrial wealth of Pittsburgh's steel era, when business leaders constructed grand residences in the Allegheny West neighborhood.

The building at 808 Ridge Avenue now functions as Jones Hall, serving as an educational facility within the Community College of Allegheny County system.

The structure incorporates materials such as grey Indiana limestone, Kasota marble, and Italian Travertine throughout its architectural composition.

Location: Pittsburgh

Architects: Rutan & Russell

Part of: Community College of Allegheny County

Address: 808 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

GPS coordinates: 40.45070,-80.01370

Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:31

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