This building is currently owned by Franklin West and has 36 Apartments of the one or two bedroom variety. When you walk by, it looks basically like everyone other building in Shadyside. I probably went by it about fifty times before I started to wonder why it mattered. The period Pokestops can seem random at times (sometimes they are based on things that aren't there anymore).
This building is part of early American architecture. It belongs to a period of time generally referred to as the early suburbs (ew). It is categorized as being part of the Art Deco movement.
The architect of the Highland Towers Apartments was Frederick G. Scheibler. He was born in the Burgh in 1872. He ended his schooling early like so many men did then (side note: can we talk about the fact that all these famous men left school as teens and became super goddamn successful? I can't find a job with a college degree, but these bitches can walk out and make millions). Our building dates from 1913.
The Highland Towers Apartments was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1976. The 70s are not a time period I associate with being overly concerned about history, so hearing this was added them makes it seem more important. Franklin West has kept the original stained glass windows, murals, and built-in cabinets.
Unless you are interested in architecture, this is not a v exciting Pokestop (although not a water fountain which is nice)
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