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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list.
Location. 40° 26.455′ N, 79° 59.874′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Central Downtown Historic District. It is on Smithfield Street north of Oliver Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 Smithfield Street, Carnegie PA 15106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mellon Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding Convention of the AFL (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jane Grey Swisshelm Childhood Home (about 300 feet away); Trinity Church Burying Ground (about 300 feet away); Dr. Nathaniel Bedford (about 300 feet away); In Commemoration (about 400 feet away); Kaufmann's Department Store and Clock (about 400 feet away); McClurg Iron Foundry (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Regarding Mellon Square. The square is part of the Pittsburgh Central Downtown Historic District, which received National Register of Historic Places status in 1985. Mellon Square was designated a Pittsburgh Historic Landmark in 2007.
Also see . . .
1. Andrew Mellon. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Richard B. Mellon.
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 May 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 47 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.
