Edgewood in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Established 1869
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 4, 2024
1. Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Marker
The school was founded in 1869 by the Reverend John G. Brown at the United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. James H. Logan, a deaf person, served as the first principal.
The original building was erected on this site in 1883. The land was donated by James Kelly.
Fire destroyed the original building in 1899. The existing fire resistant building was constructed in 1901.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 40° 26.088′ N, 79° 52.919′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Edgewood. It is on East Swissvale Avenue south of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south. The school property is surrounded by fencing and an escort by security is required to view the markers at the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 East Swissvale Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15221, United States of America.
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edgewood World War I Memorial (about 700 feet away); Honor Bilt Home, "The Fullerton", 1924 (about 700 feet away); Edgewood Roll of Honor (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Edgewood Roll of Honor (about 800 feet away); Pennsylvania Railroad Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); The C.C. Mellor Memorial Library and Edgewood Club (approx. Ό mile away); The Crescent Apartments (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Regarding Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Western Pennsylvania
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 4, 2024
2. Historic Landmark Plaque at the Front Door
School for the Deaf
Alden & Harlow, Architects
1903
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 4, 2024
3. Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Marker
The featured marker is at the right of the main entrance while the Historic Landmark marker is on the left.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 4, 2024
4. Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
View is from outside the fence which surrounds the school property.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 7, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
