Moon Township near Coraopolis in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Rudolph Family Gardens
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 20, 2026
1. The Rudolph Family Gardens Marker
Originally a part of Pine Hill Manor, the perennial gardens now represent one of the only remaining structures from Oliver M. and Freda Kaufmann's estate. Established in 2004, through the generosity of James and Louisa Rudolph and family, the formal gardens greet visitors to Massey Hall and provide an elegant retreat on campus for the Robert Morris University community.
Erected by Robert Morris University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 2004.
Location. 40° 31.304′ N, 80° 12.4′ W. Marker is near Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Moon Township. It can be reached from Massey Way 0.3 miles east of Colonial Way, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the south side of Massey Hall on the campus of Robert Morris University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 372 Massey Way, Coraopolis PA 15108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Alumni Commons Gazebo (approx. Ό mile away); 899 Old Thorn Run Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); Robin Hill Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mooncrest (approx. 0.8 miles away); Joshua Meeks
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 20, 2026
2. The Rudolph Family Gardens Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 20, 2026
3. The Rudolph Family Gardens Marker
The plaque is located on the opposite side of the rock seen in the lower left of the photo. Massey Hall is in the background.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 20, 2026
4. The Rudolph Family Gardens
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
