Legislation Details

File #: 2026-0732    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed Finally
File created: 7/10/2026 In control: Committee on Land Use and Economic Development
On agenda: 7/14/2026 Final action: 9/29/2026
Enactment date: 9/29/2026 Enactment #: 568
Effective date: 9/30/2026    
Title: Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments, located on multiple parcels (49-E128, 49-E-136, 49-E-132; 49-A-3, 49-A-5, 49-E-124, 49-E-120, 49-A-1), in the Lower Lawrenceville neighborhood, in the 6th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 9/22/26)
Indexes: PGH. CODE ORDINANCES TITLE 11 - HISTORIC DESIGNATION
Attachments: 1. 2026-0732 Cover Letter-Allegheny Arsenal Historic Designation, 2. Summary 2026-0732, 3. 2026-0732 Presentation-Allegheny Arsenal Site
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Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments, located on multiple parcels (49-E128, 49-E-136, 49-E-132; 49-A-3, 49-A-5, 49-E-124, 49-E-120, 49-A-1), in the Lower Lawrenceville neighborhood, in the 6th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City.
(Public Hearing held 9/22/26)

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WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh has duly enacted Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances, which protects and preserves Historic Structures, Districts, Sites, and Objects; and

WHEREAS, the Officers Quarters are located on Parcel 49-E-132 and the Wall Segments are located on Parcels 49-E128, 49-E-136, 49-E-132, 49-A-3, 49-A-5; and

WHEREAS, the Historic Review Commission held a public hearing to gather testimony from the property owner and other interested parties concerning the appropriateness of this designation; and

WHEREAS, the Historic Review Commission has voted to provide a positive recommendation to City Council to designate Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments as a Historic Site; and

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has held a public hearing to gather testimony from the property owner and other interested parties concerning the appropriateness of this designation; and

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission voted to provide a positive recommendation to City Council for designating the Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments as a Historic Site; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh held a public hearing to gather testimony from the public concerning the appropriateness of this designation; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh finds that the aforementioned Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments are a Historic Site that should be preserved;


Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as ...

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