Kingsbacher's, 637 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

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Significance: The Kingsbacher Building is significant as the jewelry store for Kingsbacher Brothers, established in 1873, a company which leased the premises from 1910 until 1930. Although the Stevenson family, of Joseph Stevenson's Liberty Pork, owned the property, the commission house which once occupied the site was demolished for construction of a store for the successful jewelers. The timing of the reconstruction in late 1909 is important because it clearly represents the changing character of Liberty Avenue in the early 20th century from street produce markets to more luxurious retail and wholesale enterprises. Although the architect of the Kingsbacher Building remains unknown, the Renaissance Revival composition of the buff terra cotta remains unknown, the Renaissance Revival composition of the buff terra cotta facade suggests a professional's involvement.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-202, FN-212
Survey number: HABS PA-5151
Building/structure dates: 1909-1910 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1951 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1962 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1962 Subsequent Work