United States Flag - 150 Years - Pittsburgh, PA
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Monument dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Old Glory
Waymark Code: WM16HB4
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2022
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This plaque monument is located just off Schenley Drive on West Circuit Road by the Westinghouse Memorial. The plaque commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes. The plaque was dedicated on June 14th, 1927. The plaque was created through the pennies donated by 188,163 school children.
PLAQUE TEXT:
"1777-1927
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ERECTED BY THE PENNY CONTRIBUTIONS OF ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY THROUGH THE PITTSBURGH CHRONICLE TELLEGRAPH UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE AMERICAN FLAG DAY ASSOCIATION
DEDICATED - JUNE 14 1927"
Anniversary Year: 150
Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1777
Address:
W Circuit Road
Pittsburgh, PA USA
15217
Website: Not listed
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