Howe-Childs Gate House, Pittsburgh

Name: Howe-Childs Gate House
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#229 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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The Howe-Childs Gate House located at 5918 Fifth Avenue in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built circa 1861. Originally "Willow Cottage", built for Thomas Marshall Howe, it is supposedly the oldest wood-frame house in Pittsburgh and the oldest existing house from the city's "Millionaire's Row." Former owners of the clapboard Gothic revival/cottage style house include members of the Howe and Childs families, Mary Howe Childs, and also Michael L. Benedum. The house is currently owned by Chatham University. It was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on April 16, 1986, and the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2004. ()

Coordinates: 40°27'4"N, 79°55'30"W

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East End (Squirrel Hill North)Pittsburgh United States

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Howe-Childs Gate House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, Bakery Square, Albright United Methodist Church, Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation.

1.2 miSW
Golf
Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, Pittsburgh
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh's vibrant greens, the Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park offers golf enthusiasts and newcomers alike a serene urban retreat. This public golf course, named in honor of the late Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor, is a verdant oasis...
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bakery Square, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • Bakery Square is a vibrant mixed-use development located in the heart of Pittsburgh's East End. Once the historic site of the Nabisco factory, this revitalized area seamlessly blends modern office spaces, upscale retail shops, and luxury apartments to create a bustling...
0.7 miNW
Church
Albright United Methodist Church, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Pittsburgh, the Albright United Methodist Church stands as a historical beacon of faith and community. This architectural gem, located in the East End of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was designed in the Romanesque Revival style...
0.6 miS
Synagogue
Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation, Pittsburgh
15 min walk • The Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation is a significant Jewish synagogue located in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, United States. This house of worship is a cornerstone of the local Jewish community, providing a place for religious services...
~1400 ftE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh
7 min walk • The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
1 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • The Pittsburgh Glass Center is a gallery, glass studio, and public-access school dedicated to teaching, creating and promoting studio glass art. It is located on Penn Avenue in the Friendship neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
0.6 miW
Memorial
Roslyn Place, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • Roslyn Place is a collection of houses located at 506-523 & 525 Roslyn Place in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Built between 1914 and 1917 in the Colonial Revival and Georgian Revival architectural styles, the houses currently serve residential functions.
0.4 miE
Park
Mellon Park, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • Mellon Park is a park in the Shadyside and Point Breeze neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, straddling both sides of Fifth Avenue, from approximately Shady Avenue to Penn Avenue, the western corner abutting Pittsburgh Center for the Arts building.
0.4 miNE
Church
Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh
10 min walk • Calvary Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that was founded in 1855.
0.7 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of Hope, Pittsburgh
18 min walk • East Liberty Presbyterian Church, sometimes referred to as the Cathedral of Hope, is in the East Liberty neighborhood of the East End of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.7 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • Kelly Strayhorn Theater is a performing arts center located at 5941 Penn Avenue in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. named in honor of Pittsburgh natives Gene Kelly and Billy Strayhorn.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Howe-Childs Gate House?

Nearby attractions include Howe Springs, Pittsburgh (2 min walk), Chatham University Arboretum, Pittsburgh (7 min walk), Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh (7 min walk), Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh (10 min walk).

How to get to Howe-Childs Gate House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Howe-Childs Gate House:

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Fifth Avenue opposite College Street • Lines: 71B, 71D (2 min walk)
Fifth Ave At Maryland Ave • Lines: 71D (4 min walk)