Central Downtown Historic District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mellon Square
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 2014
1. Mellon Square Marker
the memory of two brothers
Andrew W. Mellon 1855-1937
and
Richard B. Mellon 1858-1933
Their industrial leadership, civic spirit and
philanthropy advanced immeasurably
the welfare of the community
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 26.468′ N, 79° 59.841′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Central Downtown Historic District. Marker can be reached from 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carnegie PA 15106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Founding Convention of the AFL (within shouting distance of this marker); Jane Grey Swisshelm Childhood Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trinity Church Burying Ground (about 400 feet away); Dr. Nathaniel Bedford (about 400 feet away); The Duquesne Club (about 400 feet away); In Commemoration (about 500 feet away); Kaufmann's Department Store and Clock (about 500 feet away); The Granite Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . .
1. Andrew Mellon.
this page online
2. Richard B. Mellon. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 2014
2. Mellon Square
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 2014
3. Mellon Square, with the marker on the right and the William Penn Hotel in the background.
from Wikipedia, unknown
4. Andrew W. Mellon
from Wikipedia, 1924
5. Richard B.Mellon
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 11, 2020
6. Additional plaque on the grounds
Landmark
James A. Mitchell; Mitchell & Ritchey, architects
Simonds & Simonds, landscape architects
1954-55
Pittsburgh History &
Landmarks Foundation
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on September 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
