Wynnefield in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ed Bradley

(1941 - 2006)

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022

1. Ed Bradley Marker

Inscription. Prominent broadcast journalist who began his celebrated career nearby at WDAS Radio as a jazz DJ and reporter. His legacy was cemented at CBS where he worked as a war correspondent in Vietnam and Cambodia, was the first Black White House TV correspondent, anchored the Sunday CBS Evening News; and spent 26 years on the popular news-magazine 60 Minutes helming more than 500 acclaimed stories. He garnered 19 Emmys, 4 Peabodys, and many other honors.

Erected 2021 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 39° 59.654′ N, 75° 13.066′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Wynnefield. Marker is at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Edgely Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Belmont Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2075 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia PA 19131, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sheep Barn (approx. 0.3

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miles away); Ridgeland (approx. 0.4 miles away); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ohio House (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Wrestlers (approx. 0.8 miles away); Goethe / Schiller (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sundial (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022

2. Ed Bradley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.