Moreland-Hoffstot House
Why it's listed
Built in 1914 on Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh, the Moreland-Hoffstot House is a two-story residence of ashlar construction faced with white glazed terra cotta on its front and sides. Its symmetrical plan follows the Grande Trianon at Versailles, with a recessed three-bay center, projecting wings, a large first-floor foyer, and a conservatory at the rear. The facade is decorated with composite columns and pilasters, festoons, heraldic panels, consoles, and statuary. Paul Irwin is named as its designer. The house is significant as a provincial version of McKim, Mead, and White's Rosecliff at Newport, Rhode Island, which shares its basic form. Andrew Moreland, a steel industry executive, built the house and lived there from 1916 to 1926. Henry Phipps Hoffstot, an executive at the Pressed Steel Car Company, bought it in 1929 and lived there until his death in 1967. The house has been restored by a family member.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a fine example of early 20th-century architecture modeled on the Grande Trianon at Versailles, and a provincial version of McKim, Mead, and White's Rosecliff at Newport, Rhode Island. It also ties the house to prominent iron and steel industry owners, Andrew Moreland and Henry Phipps Hoffstot.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 78002337, listed February 23, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 5057 5th Ave., Pittsburgh |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Listed | February 23, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002337 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1914 |
| Architect / builder | Paul Irwin |
| Architectural style | French Renaissance; Edwardian ornamentation |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The owners' descendant has restored the house, according to the document. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 40.44797, -79.94013 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 78002337.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6911287
- This listing as JSON
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