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Central Oakland in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Frank Vittor

(1888-1968)

 
 
Frank Vittor Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011
1. Frank Vittor Marker
Inscription. Pittsburgh sculptor whose subjects included American presidents and public figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Honus Wagner, and Mark Twain. He devoted his life to sculpting and teaching, and founded the city’s Society of Sculptors. An Italian immigrant, Vittor sculpted Christopher Columbus here, one of his best-known works. He created it with the support of the Sons of Columbus of America and in honor of his Italian heritage.
 
Erected 2008 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
 
Location. 40° 26.426′ N, 79° 56.898′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Central Oakland. Marker is at the intersection of Schenley Drive and Frew Street Extension, on the right when traveling east on Schenley Drive. Located at the bottom left of the steps to the Christopher Columbus statue designed by Vittor. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schenley Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Schenley Park Bridge (about 600 feet away, measured in
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a direct line); Porter Hall (about 700 feet away); The Hiker (about 800 feet away); Judith A. Resnik (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hamerschlag Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Yi-Sheng Mao (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Schenley Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
 
Also see . . .  Marker to honor 'Sculptor of Presidents' Frank Vittor. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article October 12, 2008 (Submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) 
 
Frank Vittor Marker and Christopher Columbus Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011
2. Frank Vittor Marker and Christopher Columbus Statue
Christopher Columbus Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011
3. Christopher Columbus Statue
Designed by Frank Vittor
The sculptor shapes the base of the Christopher Columbus statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Unknown, 1950
4. The sculptor shapes the base of the Christopher Columbus statue
In the studio at the Donatelli Granite Company. Courtesy: Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania
 
 
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 1,159 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   4. submitted on April 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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