Allegheny County Jail

Allegheny County Jail
The current Allegheny County Jail. The jail was previously attached to the Allegheny County Courthouse, visible in the background of this image.
Interactive map of the Allegheny County Jail area
General information
Location950 Second Avenue, Downtown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates40°26′05″N 79°59′37″W / 40.4346°N 79.9936°W / 40.4346; -79.9936
Year built1992–1995
OpenedApril 29 1995
Design and construction
ArchitectTasso Katselas
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Old Allegheny County Jail
The old Allegheny County Jail
Location of the old Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh
LocationRoss Street and Fifth Avenue (Downtown), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates40°26′19″N 79°59′44″W / 40.4385°N 79.9955°W / 40.4385; -79.9955
Built/founded1886
ArchitectH. H. Richardson
CPHD designatedDecember 26, 1972
PHLF designated1968

The Allegheny County Jail is the municipal jail of Allegheny County, located at 950 Second Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The current facility, completed in 1995, replaced the old jail, which is attached to the Allegheny County Courthouse and now serves court functions.