North Oakland in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Victor Herbert
(1859-1924)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011
1. Victor Herbert Marker
Irish-born, educated in Europe as a cellist, Herbert conducted the Pittsburgh Orchestra here, 1898-1904. His compositions ranged from classical orchestral works to popular operettas including “Babes in Toyland” and “Naughty Marietta.”
Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 40° 26.616′ N, 79° 57.076′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in North Oakland. Marker is on Forbes Avenue west of South Bellefield Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History by the Shakespeare statue, in the Oakland Section of Pittsburgh. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15213, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Diplodocus carnegii (a few steps from this marker); Andrew Carnegie (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephen C. Foster Memorial (about 400 feet away); Cathedral of Learning (about 700 feet away);
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Also see . . .
1. The Music of Victor August Herbert. PD Music website entry (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Victor Herbert. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011
2. Victor Herbert Marker
Shakespeare statue located in front of The Carnegie Museum.
Photographed By Unknown, 1913
3. Victor Herbert
Photographed By Al Aumuller, circa 1920
4. Victor Herbert and other musicians
Gene Buck, Victor Herbert, John Philip Sousa, Harry B. Smith, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, George W. Meyer, Irving Bibo, and Otto Harbach.
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