David L. Lawrence
N 40° 26.494 W 080° 00.435
17T E 584193 N 4477241
A tribute to one of the main movers and shakers behind Pittsburgh's "Renaissance 1" at Point State Park, the centerpiece of that urban redevelopment effort.
Waymark Code: WM2EE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2005
Views: 34
Pennsylvania's Governor, 1959-1963, was born in this area June 18, 1889. As a pioneer in urban renewal, he advocated the creation of Point Park as part of the redevelopment of the Golden Triangle.
Marker Name: David L. Lawrence
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 02/28/1985
Marker Type: City
Location: Point State Park, Pittsburgh
Category: Government & Politics, Government & Politics 19th Century, Governors
Website: Not listed
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