Oakland in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
25th Anniversary Monument
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2024
1. 25th Anniversary Monument
September 14, 1914.
September 14, 1939.
Dedicated to mark the passing of time in service to Veterans of America
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1914.
Location. 40° 26.728′ N, 79° 57.386′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Oakland. It is on O'Hara Street east of Bigelow Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Monument is located on the northern grounds of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4179 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh PA 15213, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and 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: America's Defenders (within shouting distance of this marker); Schenley Farms Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated in Memory of Those Who Served in the Armed Services (within shouting
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Regarding 25th Anniversary Monument. On September 14, 1914, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars was organized in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The name was later changed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
The marble pedestal once had an astroble mounted on it, the sphere like scientific instrument which tracks the sun. At some point in time it was removed from the base and stored in the Museum's collection as it appeared to be missing pieces, possibly due to vandalism. The monument originally stood in the front (south) yard of the Museum, but was relocated when the underground parking lot was put there.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2024
2. 25th Anniversary Monument
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2024
3. 25th Anniversary Monument
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2024
4. 25th Anniversary Monument
Pedestal monument is in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
