Lawrence Public School, Pittsburgh

Name: Lawrence Public School
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#495 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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Facts and practical information

The Lawrence Public School in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was built in 1872 and served as an elementary school, including instruction in the German language. It was named after Captain James Lawrence, whose last words "Don't give up the ship!" gained famed in the War of 1812. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 40°28'1"N, 79°57'56"W

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East End (Lower Lawrenceville)Pittsburgh United States

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Day trips

Lawrence Public School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mr. Smalls Theatre, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 33rd Street Railroad Bridge, The Doughboy.

1 miN
Museum, Theater, Concerts and shows
Mr. Smalls Theatre, Pittsburgh
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Millvale, just a stone's throw from downtown Pittsburgh, Mr. Smalls Theatre stands as a beacon of the city's vibrant arts and music scene. This intimate venue, housed in a former 18th-century Catholic church, has been repurposed into one of...
0.7 miS
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church stands as a beacon of faith and community. This Catholic church, with its distinctive architectural design, serves as a spiritual home for many of the city's residents.
0.5 miW
Bridge
33rd Street Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • The 33rd Street Railroad Bridge is a truss bridge that carries the Allegheny Valley Railroad on the P&W Subdivision over the Allegheny River that connects downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Herrs Island, Pittsburgh, United States.
~1470 ftS
Park
The Doughboy, Pittsburgh
8 min walk • The Doughboy is a war memorial and neighborhood landmark in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
~1780 ftS
Church, Brewery, Bars and clubs
The Church Brew Works, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • The Church Brew Works is a brewpub in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, set in the confines of a restored Roman Catholic church. The brewpub is located at 3525 Liberty Avenue in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The church building was originally built in 1902, and had been used as a church until 1993.
~1250 ftE
Park, Playground, Baseball field
Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburgh
7 min walk • The Allegheny Arsenal, established in 1814, was an important supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the American Civil War, and the site of the single largest civilian disaster during the war.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
31st Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The William Raymond Prom Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the 31st Street Bridge, is an arch bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Troy Hill and the Strip District.
~1720 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
The Clemente Museum, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • The Roberto Clemente Museum is an American museum honoring Roberto Clemente, the Major League Baseball right fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Hall of Famer.
~1530 ftN
Bridge
Washington Crossing Bridge, Pittsburgh
8 min walk • The Washington Crossing Bridge, commonly known as the Fortieth Street Bridge, is an arch bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Lawrenceville and the suburb of Millvale.
0.7 miSE
Bridge
Bloomfield Bridge, Pittsburgh
18 min walk • The Bloomfield Bridge is a bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which carries four lanes of traffic across Skunk Hollow, a steep ravine between the densely populated neighborhoods of Bloomfield and Polish Hill.
~1400 ftE
Neighbourhood
Lawrenceville Historic District, Pittsburgh
7 min walk • The Lawrenceville Historic District is a U.S. historic district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which encompasses the majority of the Lawrenceville neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lawrence Public School?

Nearby attractions include Arsenal Middle School, Pittsburgh (5 min walk), Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh (5 min walk), Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburgh (7 min walk), Pennsylvania National Bank Building, Pittsburgh (7 min walk).

How to get to Lawrence Public School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lawrence Public School:

Bus

Herron Station (14 min walk)
31st Street Bridge Ramp at Rialto St • Lines: 1, 2 (20 min walk)