Tyrone in Blair County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fred Waring
(1900-1984)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 10, 2021
1. Fred Waring Marker
World-renowned choral arranger and band leader, Waring was born and raised in Tyrone. In 1919, while attending Penn State, he started “Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians,” a popular musical group that entertained for seven decades on stage, screen, radio, and TV.Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 40° 40.294′ N, 78° 14.249′ W. Marker is in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, in Blair County. Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street (Pennsylvania Route 453) and Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tyrone PA 16686, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the Former Historic City Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Building (about 400 feet away); "The Big Spring" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nearby Was the Birthplace of Fred Waring
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 9, 2012
2. Fred Waring Marker
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Also see . . .
1. Fred Waring at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on February 9, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Fred Waring - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on February 9, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 9, 2012
3. Fred Waring Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 10, 2021
4. Fred Waring Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 10, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on September 10, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
