Strip District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Westinghouse

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

1. George Westinghouse Marker

Inscription.
☆ Born October 6, 1846 ☆
An engineer, inventor, and industrialist, George Westinghouse Jr. powered the world with the alternating current (AC) electricity he developed, transformed railroads by creating safer mechanical systems, and pioneered the use of natural gas. Over his lifetime he received 360 patents. After moving to Pittsburgh at age 22, he founded 60 companies - most based in the Pittsburgh area and he enacted progressive standards for his workers' welfare.

Erected 2026 by Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1846.

Location. 40° 27.1′ N, 79° 59.1′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Strip District. It is at the intersection of Smallman Street and 18th Street, on the left when traveling east on Smallman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1827 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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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: Charles "Teenie" Harris (here, next to this marker); Henry Mancini (here, next to this marker); Shirley Jones (a few steps from this marker); Mario Lemieux (a few steps from this marker); Franco Harris (a few steps from this marker); Myron Cope (a few steps from this marker); Martha Graham (within shouting distance of this marker); Jimmy Stewart (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

2. George Westinghouse Marker

Marker is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.