Commonwealth Building (Pittsburgh)

The Commonwealth Building, originally the Commonwealth Trust Bank, is a historic 300-foot tall skyscraper completed in 1906 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With 21 floors, it ranks as one of the city's taller buildings. The structure has a rich history, including a brief construction strike in 1906 and notable events such as the sudden death of a bank president in 1927 and a violent incident in 1954. Recently, plans have been announced to transform the long-vacant building into a modern apartment complex with 150 units and retail space, making it an interesting site for both tourists and researchers interested in urban development and historical architecture.