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Panorama of Pittsburgh File 692-062-088

Pittsburgh, PA city

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structure #448169260building

Commonwealth Building

existing 91.4 m 21 floors 1906

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Tip Height91.4 m
Architectural Height91.4 m
Roof Height91.4 m
Floors21
Completion1906
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address316 Fourth Avenue
Smart Address308–318 Fourth Avenue
CityPittsburgh
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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