Strip District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
GNC
Live Well
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. GNC Marker
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During the darkest days of the great depression, with America plagued by uncertainly and desperation. David B. Shakarian dared to think differently. He followed his dreams and opened a small health foods store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specialized in healthy foods like honey and whole grains and introduced America to the health benefits of an exceptional new product called yoghurt. As his vision grew, so did his business. One store became many, and his innovative thinking helped ignite the food revolution of the 1960s, with new exotic natural remedies. Shakarian's little store grew into "a leading global specialty health, wellness and performance retailer." GNC continues to honor David's vision of guiding mankind toward a better way of living. We are doing what we love, defying convention, following our dreams, and daring the world to live better..
During the darkest days of the great depression, with America plagued by uncertainly and desperation. David B. Shakarian dared to think differently. He followed his dreams and opened a small health foods store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specialized in healthy foods like honey and whole grains and introduced America to the health benefits of an exceptional new product called yoghurt. As his vision grew, so did his business. One store became many, and his innovative thinking helped ignite the food revolution of the 1960s, with new exotic natural remedies. Shakarian's little store grew into "a leading global specialty health, wellness and performance retailer." GNC continues to honor David's vision of guiding mankind toward a better way of living. We are doing what we love, defying convention, following our dreams, and daring the world to live better.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 27.08′ N, 79° 59.098′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Strip District. Marker is on Smallman Street east of 19th Street, on the right when traveling east. 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
Also see . . . GNC.com. (Submitted on November 1, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
2. GNC Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
