Allegheny Observatory Thaw Dome

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Scope

• 8,100 sq. ft. 3/8” Plywood installed over existing substrate
• 7,000 sq. ft. Tapered and Curved Standing Seam Freedom Gray Copper Roofing
• 1,100 sq. ft. Freedom Gray Copper Flat Lock Panels
• 500 sq. ft. Fully Soldered
• 440 Lineal Feet Segmented and Fully Soldered Cornice Flashing

Property Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Project Description

In May 1867, the Allegheny Observatory was donated to the Western University of Pennsylvania (now the University of Pittsburgh) after the “Allegheny Telescope Association” was formed in 1859. Its home has been Riverview Park ever since its rebuild in 1912. The Observatory’s primary function quickly became research and is now well-known for its astrometric parallax research program. Observing sessions and illustrated lectures are frequently held to acquaint the public with the night sky.

Division

West Virginia

General Contactor

Massaro Corporation

Architect

Pfaffmann + Associates

Owner

University of Pittsburgh

Construction Type

Re-roof

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