Fulton Building

The Fulton Building is an historic structure in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Named after inventor Robert Fulton, the building was designed by architect Grosvenor Atterbury and completed in 1906. Construction was funded by industrialist Henry Phipps.^[3]

Fulton Building
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Pittsburgh Landmark – PHLF
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Location	107 Sixth St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	40.4438°N 80.0023°W / 40.4438; -80.0023
Area	less than one acre
Built	1906
Architect	Grosvenor Atterbury
Architectural style	Italian Renaissance
NRHP reference No.	02000556 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	May 10, 2002
Designated PHLF	2003[2]

History and features

The Fulton Building as seen from across the Allegheny River

Completed in 1906, the building was designed by architect Grosvenor Atterbury. Its construction was funded by industrialist Henry Phipps. It was subsequently named after noted inventor Robert Fulton.^[4]

On May 26, 1943 the building hosted America's first night-court for gasoline war ration violators.^[5]

Since 2001, it has been the home of the city's Renaissance Hotel.^[6]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.^[1]