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Lincoln Elementary School
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| Location: | Lincoln and Frankstown Aves., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| Area: | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built: | 1931 |
| Architect: | Pringle,Thomas; Robling,Oliver J. |
| Architectural style: | Art Deco |
| Governing body: | Local |
| MPS: | Pittsburgh Public Schools TR |
| NRHP Reference#: | 86002685[1] |
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| Added to NRHP: | September 30, 1986 |
| Designated CPHS: | November 30, 1999[2] |
| Designated PHLF: | 2001[3] |
The Lincoln Elementary School (also known as Pittsburgh Lincoln K-8) located in the Larimer neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a building from 1931. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
The historical marker near the front of the building on Frankstown Avenue says the following:[4]
Mary Lou Williams (1910–1981) – Famed jazz composer and pianist. A child prodigy, she grew up in this city; went to Lincoln School here, 1919–23. Played for Andy Kirk in 1930s; then arranged music for Duke Ellington and others. Major works include "Zodiac Suite" and "Mary Lou's Mass."
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