Middle Hill in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Crawford Grill
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011
1. Crawford Grill Marker
Erected 2001 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 40° 26.731′ N, 79° 58.676′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Middle Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Wylie Avenue and Elmore Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Wylie Avenue. Located in front of the former Crawford Grill, in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louis Mason, Jr (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnson Studio (about 400 feet away); Freedom House Ambulance (about 700 feet away); Joshua (Josh) Gibson (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh
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Also see . . .
1. Long-dormant center of Hill jazz scene seeks a new life. (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Crawford Grill - Behind the Marker. (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Hill District's onetime jazz mecca Crawford Grill waits for second chance. Sunday, March 6, 2016 Tribune-Review article (Submitted on April 15, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011
2. Crawford Grill Marker and former Crawford Grill
Photographed By Unknown
3. "Woogie" Harris
"Woogie" Harris was a prominent Pittsburgh businessman and one of the founders of the Crawford Grill. Here he is pictured at the piano, on a small elevated stage behind a bar, while several patrons enjoy the music.
Courtesy the Library and Archives Division, Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
