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Calvary Episcopal Church

 
 
Calvary Episcopal Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2013
1. Calvary Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription. January 2, 1921 from Calvary Church for the first time in history a church service was broadcasted by radio wireless by the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.
 
Erected 1923 by The Unseen Congregation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & ReligionCommunications. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1921.
 
Location. 40° 27.366′ N, 79° 55.345′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Shadyside. Marker is at the intersection of Shady Avenue and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Shady Avenue. Mounted to the west face of Calvary Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh's Shadyside section. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sacred Heart Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Highwood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Portal of Industry (approx. ¼ mile away); Suburban Catalyst (approx. ¼ mile away); Motor Square Garden (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mellon Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); East Liberty Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
 
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 Calvary Episcopal Church. (Submitted on May 4, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
 
Calvary Episcopal Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2013
2. Calvary Episcopal Church Marker
Calvary Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2013
3. Calvary Episcopal Church
Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places With National Significance
By The United States Department of the Interior
2012
Calvary Episcopal Church Historic Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2013
4. Calvary Episcopal Church Historic Landmark Marker
Calvary Episcopal Church
Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson 1906-07
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 4, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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