Shadyside in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Church of the Ascension
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 1, 2024
1. Church of the Ascension Marker
William Halsey Wood, Architect
Erected by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • 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 1896.
Location. 40° 26.927′ N, 79° 56.827′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Shadyside. It is on Ellsworth Avenue west of North Neville Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4729 Ellsworth 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: First Church of Christ, Scientist (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); D'Arlington Apartments (about 700 feet away); Chancellor's Residence (about 700 feet away); Central Catholic High School (about 700 feet away); Station WQED (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rodef Shalom Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Hornbostel/Rodef Shalom Temple (approx. Ό mile away); Hampton Hall (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Regarding Church of the Ascension.
this page online
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 1, 2024
2. Church of the Ascension Marker
The church cornerstone is located just to the right of the blue historical marker.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 1, 2024
3. Church of the Ascension
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
