Reymer Brothers Candy Factory
Also known as: Forbes Med-Tech Center; Forbes-Pride Building
Why it's listed
Built in 1906 in Pittsburgh's Uptown district, six blocks west of downtown, the six-story Reymer Brothers Candy Factory occupies about a quarter of a city block along Forbes Avenue. Its brick walls, corbeled parapets and stone belt course follow the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Tall double-hung windows are grouped in threes between flat piers, and a rusticated band with an arched window marks the top floor beneath a cornice of dentils and corbels. The restored south entrance has a classical surround with Doric pilasters. Inside, the open floors use timber framing and regular columns, reflecting the building's original use for manufacturing. The factory later became a warehouse in 1959, and the exterior retains much of its original fabric. The building is significant for its commercial role in the area and its architecture, and its condition is considered a notable example of the style.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the factory is significant under commerce and architecture. The building is presented as a well-preserved example of Richardsonian Romanesque design in an industrial setting, with its exterior largely retaining original character and high integrity. The statement of significance text itself is not included in the excerpt.
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 97000514, listed May 30, 1997. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1425 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh |
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| County | Allegheny County |
| Listed | May 30, 1997 |
| Reference number | 97000514 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1906-1946 |
| Architect / builder | Bickel, Charles |
| Architectural style | Richardsonian Romanesque |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Commerce |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Converted from factory to warehouse in 1959; rehabilitated between 1987 and 1992 with an accessible lobby and upgraded mechanical systems. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.43793, -79.98533 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 97000514.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7319512
- This listing as JSON
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