Wesley W. Posvar Hall

230 S Bouquet St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Wesley W. Posvar Hall in Pittsburgh, PA, is a prominent academic building named after the university's 15th chancellor. Housing various educational departments, including the College of General Studies and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, it serves as the largest academic facility dedicated exclusively to educational use on campus.

Built on the historic site of Forbes Field, former home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the hall features preserved elements from the ballpark, including the homeplate embedded in glass and a commemorative plaque marking significant games. Additionally, it showcases a surviving Langley Aerodrome, one of the earliest heavier-than-air aircraft designed by a former Pitt astronomer, highlighting the building's blend of academic and historical significance.

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