Malta Temple

For the prehistoric buildings of the island of Malta, see Megalithic Temples of Malta.

The Malta Temple (also known as the Salvation Army Building) is located at 100 West North Avenue in the Central Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Malta Temple (Salvation Army Building)
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Pittsburgh Historic Designation
Malta Temple in 2010
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Location	100 West North Avenue (Central Northside), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates	40°27′19.41″N 80°0′28.07″W
Built	1927
Part of	Mexican War Streets Historic District (ID08000845)
Significant dates
Designated CP	September 4, 2008
Designated PHD	August 5, 2008[1]

It was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on August 5, 2008.^[1]

History and architectural features

Built in 1927, this historic building was once the home of a fraternal order known as the Order of Malta. It then became a Salvation Army building. In a five to two decision, the Pittsburgh Planning Commission voted to save this building from demolition in 2008.^[2]

The building was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on August 5, 2008.^[1]

References

1. McNulty, Timothy (2008-08-05). "Council OKs historic designation for N. Side building". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
2. Boren, Jeremy (2008-05-06). "City planners vote to save North Side building". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 2011-08-16.^{[permanent dead link‍]}