Spring Hill City View in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The German Settlers of Spring Hill
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025
1. The German Settlers of Spring Hill Marker
Created by high school students at the Guild, working with three artists, it tells the story of
The Germans brought racing pigeons and beer brewing skills from Germany. They labored as butchers and tanners and built their homes on Spring Hill.
The spring depicted on the mural is found to the right of this site.
Erected 2008 by Manchester Craftsmen's Guild.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 27.938′ N, 79° 59.492′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Spring Hill City View. It is at the intersection of Damas Street and Homer Street, on the left when traveling east on Damas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Damas Street, Pittsburgh PA 15212, 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: World War I Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring Hill Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); 24th Ward War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War II Honor Roll
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Regarding The German Settlers of Spring Hill. Artist in Residence - Linda Wallen MCG Artists - Amanda Wolf & Justin Mazzei Designer - Werner Krupp
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025
2. The German Settlers of Spring Hill Mural and Marker
The marker is located at the far left of the mural.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025
3. Spring Depicted on the Mural
Located just to the right (east) of the mural.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
