Samuel F. B. Morse School, Pittsburgh

Name: Samuel F. B. Morse School
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#391 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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Facts and practical information

The Samuel F. B. Morse School at 2418 Sarah Street in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1874. It was named in honor of Samuel Morse, who is commonly called the inventor of the telegraph. Today, it is an apartment building known as "Morse Gardens". ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 40°25'37"N, 79°58'15"W

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South Side (Southside Flats)Pittsburgh United States

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Day trips

Samuel F. B. Morse School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: SouthSide Works, Hot Metal Bridge, Shrine of the Blessed Mother, Birmingham Bridge.

~1550 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
SouthSide Works, Pittsburgh
8 min walk • SouthSide Works, a contemporary lifestyle center nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, has rapidly become a bustling hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Situated on the South Side of the city, this open-air complex spans several city blocks and offers a diverse...
0.5 miE
Bridge
Hot Metal Bridge, Pittsburgh
14 min walk • The Hot Metal Bridge is a truss bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that crosses the Monongahela River. The bridge consists of two parallel spans on a single set of piers: the former Monongahela Connecting Railroad Bridge, built in 1887, on the upstream side and the former Hot Metal Bridge, built in 1900, on the downstream side.
0.7 miNE
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of the Blessed Mother, Pittsburgh
18 min walk • The Shrine of the Blessed Mother, also known as Our Lady of the Parkway and the Queen of Peace, is located at 6 Wakefield Street in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The shrine overlooks the Penn-Lincoln Parkway.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Birmingham Bridge, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The Birmingham Bridge is a bowstring arch bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which crosses over the Monongahela River. The bridge connects East Carson Street on the South Side with Fifth and Forbes Avenues going to Uptown, Oakland, and the Hill District.
0.8 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
City Theatre, Pittsburgh
20 min walk • City Theatre is a professional theatre company located in Pittsburgh's South Side. It specializes in productions of new plays and has commissioned new works by playwrights on the national theatre scene, including Christopher Durang, Adam Rapp, and Jeffrey Hatcher.
1 miW
Bridge
South Tenth Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
27 min walk • South Tenth Street Bridge, most often called the Tenth Street Bridge, but officially dubbed the Philip Murray Bridge, is a suspension bridge spanning the Monongahela River in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
~1720 ftE
Park
J&L Tunnel, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • J&L Tunnel is a tunnel on CSX Transportation's Pittsburgh Subdivision, at the former location of Jones and Laughlin Steel Company. The tunnel was used to allow trains on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad to bypass the Jones and Laughlin steel mill, by passing under it.
1.1 miW
Church
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Pittsburgh
29 min walk • St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church is a Ukrainian Catholic parish in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania under the authority of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma, Ohio. The parish was established in 1891.
~1080 ftW
Entertainment district
South Side Flats, Pittsburgh
6 min walk • The South Side Flats is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's South Side area. It is located just south of the Monongahela River.
~1910 ftNE
Park
South Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh
10 min walk • South Shore Riverfront Park is a 3.4-acre park that spans from 25th to 29th streets along the south banks of the Monongahela River upriver from Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1180 ftNW
Library
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side, Pittsburgh
6 min walk • The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side located at 2205 East Carson Street in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1909. It was designed by the architectural firm Alden & Harlow, and it was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 1990.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Samuel F. B. Morse School?

Nearby attractions include South Side Flats, Pittsburgh (6 min walk), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side, Pittsburgh (6 min walk), Brew House Association, Pittsburgh (8 min walk), Duquesne Brewing Company, Pittsburgh (9 min walk).

How to get to Samuel F. B. Morse School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Samuel F. B. Morse School:

Bus

Fifth Avenue at Craft Avenue • Lines: 71B (22 min walk)
Atwood Station • Lines: 71B (31 min walk)