North Oakland in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jane Holmes
(1805-1885)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 26, 2011
1. Jane Holmes Marker
A distinguished philanthropist and humanitarian, she created and funded numerous social service agencies, including the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, here. Her pioneering efforts in charitable giving have served those in need, regardless of race, ethnicity, class, or gender.
Erected 2007 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 40° 26.9′ N, 79° 57.171′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in North Oakland. Marker is at the intersection of Bayard Street and North Bellefield Street, on the right when traveling west on Bayard Street. Located on Bayard Avenue in front of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in Pittsburgh's Shadyside area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Cathedral of Learning (approx. ¼ mile away); University of Pittsburgh (approx. 0.3 miles away); V.F.W. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stephen C. Foster Memorial
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Also see . . .
1. Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. Official website homepage (Submitted on August 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. A Legacy of Giving. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Archive article about Jane Holmes. Date Sunday, April 17, 2005 (Submitted on August 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Jane Holmes at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 26, 2011
2. Jane Holmes Marker
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in background
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,244 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
