CONSERVATORY PHIPPS

PITTSBURGH, 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

The Conservatory Phipps in Pittsburgh, PA is a botanical garden and educational center that has been open since 1893. It covers 16 acres and features 15 distinct gardens, all with unique plant collections, sculptures and water features. The main conservatory building is the Victorian glasshouse, the largest of its kind in the United States. It contains 12 distinct gardens, each with a unique atmosphere and displays of rare and exotic plants. The outdoor gardens feature a variety of different plants, including shrubs and trees, ornamental grasses and flowers. There are also water features, sculptures, and a variety of pathways that visitors can explore. In addition to the gardens, the conservatory also features educational opportunities, such as classes and workshops, as well as special events and exhibits. The conservatory is open to the public year-round and admission is free. It is a part of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, which is a nonprofit organization that works to connect people with nature and promote sustainability. The conservatory is a great place to experience the beauty of nature and learn about plants and gardening.

CONSERVATORY PHIPPS is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404201176

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 8,411,406 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS INC
1 SCHENLEY PARK
PITTSBURGH
PA
15213-3830

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MID # 8404201176
Name PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS INC
Alternate Name CONSERVATORY PHIPPS
Classification Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251492587
NTEECC C41
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 13,187,646
REVENUE 8,411,406
LAT/LONG 40.444272, -79.94088
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 140100
US Census Block: 1003