Frick Fine Arts Building & Auditorium (University Of Pittsburgh)

Description

Part of the University Of Pittbsurgh, the Frick Fine Arts Building is a landmark Renaissance villa
built in 1962 and used as the home of the university's History Of Art & Architecture Department, Studio Arts Department and the Frick Fine Arts Library.

It is named in honor of local industrialist Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919) and donated by her daughter Helen (1888-1984). Its design is modeled after Pope Julius III's (1487–1555) Villa Giulia in Rome, Italy. The building is constructed of white limestone and marble with a terracotta tile roof around a central courtyard.

The building's auditorium is often used for lectures and performances.

Hours of operation

Varies

Parking

On-street parking and parking in the Schenly Plaza lot.

Bus routes that serve this area

• 71A - Negley
• 71C - Wilkinsburg - East Liberty
• 71D - Hamilton