North Lincoln Avenue, Allegheny West
c. 1880’s
This home was built for the McCreery family, who were the owners of one of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated and fashionable department stores. The tearoom at “McCreery’s” was known by generations of Pittsburghers as the place to meet while shopping downtown. This residence was preserved as the family home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Rooney. At present it is the home of Dan Rooney the owner and president of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
