DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM

ALLISON PARK, PA

Old Bellefield Presbyterian Church Tower, 5th Avenue and Bellefield Avenue, Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Built in 1889, this Richardsonian Romanesque Revival-style bell tower was designed by Frederick J. Osterling to serve as the home of Bellefield Presbyterian Church.  The church was housed in the building until 1967, when the congregation merged with the nearby First United Presbyterian Church, and the building was demolished, except for the corner bell tower, which remains today.   The tower features a rough-hewn exterior, a crenellated parapet, gothic arched belfry openings, a corner pinnacle, corner buttresses, roman arched stained glass transoms, and decorative engaged columns.   Behind this, a Postmodern-style building with a curved paneled facade and ribbon windows and recessed entrance bays stands eight stories tall, being slightly shorter than the tower.  The tower is a contributing structure in the Schenley Farms Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Old Bellefield Presbyterian Church Tower, 5th Avenue and Bellefield Avenue, Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Credit: w_lemay

Depreciation Lands Museum is a historical museum located in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Depreciation Lands, a region in western Pennsylvania that was surveyed and sold by the Pennsylvania government in the late 1700s to pay off Revolutionary War debts.

The museum features several historical buildings that have been restored to their original condition, including a log cabin, a schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, and a general store. Visitors can explore these buildings and learn about the daily life of early settlers in the region.

The museum also offers educational programs and events throughout the year, such as historical reenactments, craft demonstrations, and lectures. These programs aim to educate visitors about the history and culture of the Depreciation Lands and provide a hands-on learning experience.

Overall, Depreciation Lands Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of western Pennsylvania and the early American frontier. Its collection of historical buildings and educational programs provide a unique and immersive experience for visitors of all ages.

DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ALLISON PARK PA. US MID #8404200228

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM
4743 S PIONEER RD
ALLISON PARK
PA
15101

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MID # 8404200228
Name DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 40.595082, -79.948623
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 414102
US Census Block: 1037