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|  Forbes Field
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Marker at Roberto Clemente Drive, University of Pittsburgh. posted by: Kordite location: Pennsylvania date listed: 7/8/2006 last visited: 12/2/2006 |
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|  Barney Dreyfuss
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Marker at Posvar Hall of the University of Pittsburgh posted by: Kordite location: Pennsylvania date listed: 7/8/2006 last visited: 11/10/2006 |
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|  Andrew Carnegie
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers A poor Scottish immigrant, Carnegie became a millionaire steel magnate and proponent of the "Gospel of Wealth." Seeking to benefit society with his fortune, he built over 2,500 libraries and endowed institutions advancing education and peace. posted by: TeamLich location: Pennsylvania date listed: 1/5/2006 last visited: 6/24/2007 |
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|  Stephen C. Foster Memorial
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Marker at Forbes Ave. just E of Bigelow Blvd., Oakland, Pittsburgh posted by: Kordite location: Pennsylvania date listed: 2/1/2006 last visited: 6/3/2009 |
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|  Victor Herbert
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Irish-born, educated in Europe as a cellist, Herbert conducted the Pittsburgh Orchestra here, 1898-1904. His compositions ranged from classical orchestral works to popular operettas including "Babes in Toyland" and "Naughty Marietta." posted by: TeamLich location: Pennsylvania date listed: 1/5/2006 last visited: 12/2/2006 |
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|  V.F.W.
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Marker at 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Oakland, Pittsburgh posted by: Kordite location: Pennsylvania date listed: 4/4/2006 last visited: 6/10/2007 |
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|  University of Pittsburgh
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Marker at 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Oakland, Pittsburgh. posted by: Kordite location: Pennsylvania date listed: 4/4/2006 last visited: 6/10/2007 |
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|  Salk Polio Vaccine
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers This marker commemorates the location where Dr. Jonas Salk did the research that led to a vaccine to eradicate polio. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 3/5/2006 last visited: 5/28/2007 |
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|  Station WQED: The First Public Television Station
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Pittsburgh is the birthplace of public television. This marker is at the offices and studios of WQED TV and WQED FM. Welcome to Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood! posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 3/5/2006 last visited: 6/6/2009 |
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|  Robert Lee Vann
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Get a "twofer" by learning about journalists Robert Lee Vann and Frank Bolden, who both have markers here along Centre Avenue in the Hill District. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/18/2006 last visited: 12/17/2006 |
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|  Frank E. Bolden (1912-2003)
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Get a "twofer" by learning about journalists Robert Lee Vann and Frank Bolden, who both have markers here along Centre Avenue in the Hill District. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/18/2006 last visited: 12/17/2006 |
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|  Shadyside Iron Furnace
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers It's now a hoity toity private school in an exclusive urban neighborhood, but there was once an iron furnace here. It lasted only a year. Now "snob" can be found instead of "smog." posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 3/5/2006 last visited: 6/21/2008 |
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|  Daisy E. Lampkin
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers From ordinary surroundings come extraordinary people. One of them was named "Daisy." posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/18/2006 last visited: never |
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|  Crawford Grill
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers It is so sad to see this famous landmark closed up and put on the sale block. Hopefully someone will restore it, and the wonderful sounds of jazz will return to the Hill District. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/18/2006 last visited: never |
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|  Josh Gibson
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers One of Pittsburgh's greatest contributions to baseball got his start here in the Hill District. Imagine the fame and money he'd have if he played today. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/18/2006 last visited: never |
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|  Great Railroad Strike of 1877, The
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Nowadays violence in Pittsburgh's Strip District occurs at nightclubs. 125 years ago, it was labor unrest along the tracks in this vital railroad corridor. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/12/2006 last visited: never |
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|  Stephen C. Foster
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers His "Old Kentucky Home" was actually in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/12/2006 last visited: 6/3/2009 |
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|  Pittsburgh Grease Plant
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Well, it ain't exactly the "Signing of the Declaration of Independence," but this spot in the industrial end of Pittsburgh's Strip District warrants an historic marker for its contribution to the war effort. Grease is the word... posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/12/2006 last visited: never |
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|  First Drive-in Filling Station
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers It took me several trips and a lot of gas to finally spot this marker on a nondescript stretch of urban landscape. There's no trace left of the first filling station. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 2/26/2006 last visited: never |
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|  Polish Army
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Marker located at 97 S. 18th St., South Side, Pittsburgh posted by: Kordite location: Pennsylvania date listed: 2/18/2006 last visited: 9/9/2009 |
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|  Allegheny Arsenal
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers An important military installation from the 1800's is now a nice park next to a school in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/12/2006 last visited: 4/15/2009 |
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|  Johnny Unitas
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Wow, the legendary quarterback -- a Pittsburgh native -- played an important game right on this school field before he turned pro. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/12/2006 last visited: never |
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|  Kier Refinery
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Located behind USS Tower, Pittsburgh, PA. posted by: Kordite location: Pennsylvania date listed: 7/4/2006 last visited: 9/8/2009 |
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|  Pennsylvania Canal
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers To understand Pittsburgh's history, you need to understand the history of transportation in the area. This marker takes you to the former Pennsylvania Railroad Station, a grand old passenger terminal built at the western terminus of the Pennsylvania Canal. The Station's way cooler than the marker. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 10/12/2005 last visited: 9/8/2009 |
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|  Henry J. Heinz
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers You can ketchup on your history by parking under the ginormous ketchup bottle and reading about H.J. Heinz on his very own marker. Then, drive past the historic factory buildings. posted by: The Leprechauns location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/12/2006 last visited: 9/9/2009 |
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