Beechview in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Beechview Centennial Monument
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 1, 2024
1. Beechview Centennial Monument
Bronze Plaque, Time Capsule, Flagpole, Beech Tree
2005
Beechview was founded as a borough in 1905, three years after the opening of the nearby trolley line led to a substantial increase in residential and commercial development. It became part of the City of Pittsburgh just four years later, in 1909. The community's centennial was commemorated with the burying of this time capsule, as well as the planting of the nearby beech tree, the namesake of the neighborhood.
Erected by The City of Pittsburgh.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Military • Political Subdivisions • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. 40° 24.222′ N, 80° 1.811′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Beechview. It is on Broadway Avenue south of Shiras Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Beechview Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2213 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15216, United States
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Regionally, this marker and monument is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Beechview Community War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War I Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Beechview Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); This is the Steepest Street in the Continental United States (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Borough of Dormont Pool (approx. 0.9 miles away); Brookline Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Green Tree (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 1, 2024
2. Beechview Centennial Monument
Marker is located at the lower right base of the monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
