Oakland in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2024
1. Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall Marker
Erected by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Military. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 40° 26.694′ N, 79° 57.374′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Oakland. It is on Fifth Avenue west of Bigelow Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the southeast side of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. Fifth Avenue is a one-way street that only heads southwest at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15213, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, 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: Dedicated in Memory of Those Who Served in the Armed Services (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Dedicated in Memory of Those Who Served in the Armed Services (a few steps from this marker); World War II Submarine Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War II Steam Torpedo (a few steps from this marker);
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Regarding Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall. Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall is the largest memorial in the United States that is dedicated solely to honoring all branches of military veterans and service personnel. This historic building was conceived by the Grand Army of the Republic during the 1890s as a way for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County residents to honor the dwindling ranks of American Civil War veterans. The memorial now represents all branches of the service and honors career and citizen soldiers who have served the U.S. throughout its history. The museum contains rare and one-of-a-kind exhibits that span the eras from the Civil War to present-day conflicts. It was designated a Pittsburgh Historic Landmark in 1970 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1974.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2024
2. Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall Marker
Marker is located at the right of the center door.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
