Grant Building
Identification
Grant Building
121989
Map
Structure in general
skyscraper
steel
brick
applied masonry
brown
art deco / art moderne
Usage
commercial office
Facts
- A beacon on the roof spells out P-I-T-T-S-B-U-R-G-H in Morse code. It can be seen from 150 miles away on a clear night.
- The building's exterior materials include limestone, brick, and Belgian granite.
- Pioneer radio station KDKA was located on the third floor.
- Named for Major James Grant, leader of the failed British attack on Fort Duquesne in 1758 under General Forbes.
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More InformationTechnical Data
485.01 ft
485.01 ft
485.01 ft
40
5
1927
1930
Involved Companies
Architect:
Also recorded for this building:
Construction company, Steel supplier, Structural engineering, Property management
Features & Amenities
- Ornamental illumination is installed