The Oliver Building

535 Smithfield Street | 10 am - 1 pm

YOUR EXPERIENCE

The building boasts a three-story granite base with the upper 25 floors in terracotta. The building’s T-shaped lobby features polished marble floors and walls, reflecting light throughout the bronze window grills and elevator fittings. A volunteer docent will be available to provide more information about the lobby and the man who built the building.

ABOUT THIS BUILDING

The Henry W. Oliver Building was built from 1907-1910 by Daniel Burnham. Before entering, notice the impressive terracotta clad over the steel frame structure. Henry Oliver planned for the building as a space to consolidate the management of his steel and coal operations and also as a way to leave his mark on the city’s growing skyline. 

In 2015, McKnight Realty Partners converted the top eleven floors of the building into the Embassy Suites, Hilton Downtown Pittsburgh. The hotel’s Sky Lobby on the 25th floor provides guests a memorable check-in experience, offering panoramic views of Pittsburgh from 348 feet up.

• Wheelchair-Accessible Entrance: YES

• Wheelchair-Accessible Restrooms: NO

• Public Restrooms: NO

• Photography Allowed: YES