Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh

Name: Union Trust Building
Address: 540 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, 15222-2215, United States
Telephone: +1 412-682-7275

#244 among attractions in Pittsburgh

Gothic Revival architecture, Scenic walking areas

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The Union Trust Building is a high-rise building located in the Downtown district of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at 501 Grant Street. It was erected in 1915–16 by the industrialist Henry Clay Frick. The Flemish-Gothic structure's original purpose was to serve as a shopping arcade. ()

Opened: 1917 (107 years ago)Floors: 15Coordinates: 40°26'24"N, 79°59'49"W

Address

540 Smithfield StCentral Pittsburgh (Downtown Pittsburgh)Pittsburgh 15222-2215 United States

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+1 412-682-7275

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Union Trust Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: PPG Paints Arena, Benedum Center, Warner Centre, Byham Theater.

0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
11 min walk • PPG Paints Arena, situated in the bustling city of Pittsburgh, United States, is an emblematic sports venue known for hosting a myriad of events, ranging from thrilling hockey games to high-octane concerts. Opened in 2010, this state-of-the-art facility is the home...
~1430 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Benedum Center, Pittsburgh
7 min walk • The Benedum Center, a crown jewel of Pittsburgh's Cultural District, stands as a testament to the city's rich history in the performing arts. Originally known as the Stanley Theatre when it opened its doors in 1928, this grand venue was designed in the opulent style of...
~720 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Warner Centre, Pittsburgh
4 min walk • Warner Centre, located in the heart of Pittsburgh in the United States, is a facility that combines the elegance of shopping with easy access to a variety of services. This shopping center offers residents and tourists a unique space where they can find a wide...
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Byham Theater, Pittsburgh
11 min walk • The Byham Theater is a landmark building at 101 Sixth Street in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1630 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh
8 min walk • Heinz Hall is a performing arts center and concert hall located at 600 Penn Avenue in the Cultural District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
~1250 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Concert hall
August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh
7 min walk • The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is a U.S. nonprofit arts organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that presents performing and visual arts programs that celebrate the contributions of African Americans not only in Western Pennsylvania, but nationally and internationally.
~420 ftE
Park, Outdoor activities
Mellon Green, Pittsburgh
3 min walk • Mellon Green is an urban park in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The green, bounded by Grant Street, Ross Street, and Oliver and Sixth avenues, is surrounded by many prominent downtown buildings including the U.S.
~660 ftS
City hall
Pittsburgh City-County Building, Pittsburgh
4 min walk • The Pittsburgh City-County Building is the seat of government for the City of Pittsburgh, and houses both Pittsburgh and Allegheny County offices. It is located in Downtown Pittsburgh at 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Built from 1915-17 it is the third seat of government of Pittsburgh.
~1320 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
ToonSeum, Pittsburgh
7 min walk • ToonSeum: Pittsburgh Museum of Cartoon Art is a museum devoted exclusively to the cartoon arts, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ToonSeum is one of three museums dedicated to cartoon art in the United States.
~1120 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
Wood Street Galleries, Pittsburgh
6 min walk • Wood Street Galleries, a visual arts project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is a gallery located in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The gallery occupies the upper floors of the Max Azen company building, above the Wood Street light rail stop.
~700 ftNW
Church
Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh
4 min walk • Trinity Cathedral is an Episcopal Church in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is the cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. The present Gothic church was completed in 1872 on the site of a hilltop cemetery on land deeded by heirs of Pennsylvania founder William Penn to the congregation's founders.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Union Trust Building open?

Union Trust Building is open:

Monday 6 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 10 pm
Thursday 6 am - 10 pm
Friday 6 am - 10 pm
Saturday 6 am - 10 pm
Sunday 6 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Union Trust Building?

Nearby attractions include Carnegie Building, Pittsburgh (2 min walk), Grant Street, Pittsburgh (2 min walk), Mellon Green, Pittsburgh (3 min walk), Pittsburgh & Steubenville Extension Railroad Tunnel, Pittsburgh (3 min walk).

How to get to Union Trust Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Union Trust Building:

Bus

Grant St at 5th Ave • Lines: 3 (1 min walk)
Grant St at US Steel Building A • Lines: 87M, 87S (4 min walk)

Light rail

Steel Plaza • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (3 min walk)
Wood Street • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (6 min walk)

Train

Pittsburgh Union Station (11 min walk)