Way, Nicholas, House
Also known as: Way-Jones-Hall House
Why it's listed
Built in 1838 by Nicholas Way in Pittsburgh, this brick house began as a five-bay, one-and-one-half-story southern colonial form and was given Greek Revival character. Its most distinctive feature is a three-bay porch with a pedimented portico, supported by Doric columns and rear pilasters. Two Doric three-quarter columns frame the center hall entrance, which has a panel door and an oblong transom. Flemish bond brickwork, two brick chimneys at the gable ends, stone lintels flush with the walls, and a high masonry basement foundation complete the exterior. A white cornice and an elliptical window in the pediment add Georgian touches. The Way family owned the house until a few years ago, when Mrs. W. L. Jones bought it. In 1966 the Campbell Hall family of Sewickley acquired it. The house is regarded as one of the finest Greek Revival residences in Pittsburgh, and it is valued for its purity of form and its survival with few alterations.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of the most elegant classical domestic structures remaining in the Pittsburgh area, and that it has been transformed from a southern colonial form into a Greek temple form. It states that the house is rare as a Greek Revival house left unaltered by later revival styles. Its refined details and scale and its preservation are cited as signs of its excellent quality.
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 78002339, listed September 13, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 108 Beaver Rd., Pittsburgh |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Listed | September 13, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002339 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1838 |
| Architect / builder | Nicholas Way (builder) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The document describes the house as in excellent condition, with the interior aggressively modernized and a large living room addition at the rear. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.54764, -80.18834 (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 78002339.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7026400
- This listing as JSON
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