Old Allegheny Rows Historic District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Martha Graham

(1894-1991)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 7, 2011

1. Martha Graham Marker

Inscription. Born near here, dancer, choreographer, and teacher Martha Graham created a modern and unique movement style. In 1927, she founded her School of Contemporary Dance, revolutionizing the art of modern dance with innovative works such as “Frontier” and “Appalachian Spring.”

Erected 2008 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 40° 27.562′ N, 80° 1.005′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Old Allegheny Rows Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of Brighton Road and California Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Brighton Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15233, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dorothy Mae Richardson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Birthplace of Gertrude Stein (approx. 0.4 miles away); Emmanuel Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); Peter C. Reiners Soldiers' Monument

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(approx. half a mile away); Allegheny County Soldier's Monument (approx. half a mile away); Calvary United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); USS Maine Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Lois Weber (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Also see . . .
1. Martha Graham - PBS American Masters. (Submitted on May 9, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Martha Graham at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on May 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 7, 2011

2. Martha Graham Marker

Martha Graham image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yousuf Karsh, 1948

3. Martha Graham

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 847 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.