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Central Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Penn Avenue Entrance, Allegheny Cemetery

Dull & Macomb, architects

— 1887 —

 
 
Penn Avenue Entrance, Allegheny Cemetery Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
1. Penn Avenue Entrance, Allegheny Cemetery Landmark Marker
Inscription.

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Erected by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list.
 
Location. 40° 27.948′ N, 79° 56.847′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Central Lawrenceville. The marker is on the interior of the Penn Avenue entrance, at the south boundary of the cemetery, at 4715 Penn Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4734 Butler Street (official address), Pittsburgh PA 15201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Allegheny Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); James Sharp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Augustus P Davis (about 400 feet away); Western Pennsylvania Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); Very Rev. Daniel O'Connell V.F. (approx. ¼ mile away); Rev. Thomas F. Briley (approx. ¼ mile away); Rev. James J. O'Connor (approx. ¼ mile away); Rev. James A. Cosgrave (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
 
Regarding Penn Avenue Entrance, Allegheny Cemetery.
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The historic Penn Avenue entrance is only for pedestrians; more modern entrances flank the stone building complex.
 
Also see . . .  Allegheny Cemetery National Register Nomination Form. (Submitted on June 5, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
 
Penn Avenue Entrance, Allegheny Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
2. Penn Avenue Entrance, Allegheny Cemetery Marker
On right side of entry arch
Penn Avenue Entrance, Allegheny Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
3. Penn Avenue Entrance, Allegheny Cemetery
Marker on other side of entry arch
Penn Avenue Entrance Detail, Allegheny Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
4. Penn Avenue Entrance Detail, Allegheny Cemetery
Penn Avenue Entrance Detail, Allegheny Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
5. Penn Avenue Entrance Detail, Allegheny Cemetery
Penn Avenue Entrance Gate, Allegheny Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
6. Penn Avenue Entrance Gate, Allegheny Cemetery
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 5, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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