Downtown in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Bear Tavern
— Historic Landmark —
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 31, 2013
1. Site of Bear Tavern Marker
Oyster House c.1871-1971
Erected by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 40° 26.452′ N, 80° 0.121′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Forbes Avenue. Located in Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Work Accidents and the Law (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burke's Landmark (about 400 feet away); Benedum-Trees Building (about 400 feet away); This Building Marks (about 400 feet away); James E. Rohr (about 400 feet away); Arrott Building (about 600 feet away); Heinz Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . . The Original Oyster House. Official Website (Submitted on July 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 31, 2013
2. Site of Bear Tavern Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
