Downtown in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
This Building Marks
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1825.
Location. 40° 26.455′ N, 80° 0.036′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Wood Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 249 5th Ave, 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. James E. Rohr (a few steps from this marker); Oliver Avenue (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Bear Tavern (about 400 feet away); In Commemoration (about 400 feet away); McClurg Iron Foundry (about 500 feet away); Dr. Nathaniel Bedford (about 600 feet away); Arrott Building (about 600 feet away); The Granite Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
this page online
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 11, 2020
2. This Building Marks Marker
An additional plaque with identical information and formatting lies cattycorner on the plaza.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
