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

Calvary Episcopal Church

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2013

1. Calvary Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. January 2, 1921 from Calvary Church for the first time in history a church service was broadcasted by radio wireless by the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.

Erected 1923 by The Unseen Congregation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1921.

Location. 40° 27.366′ N, 79° 55.345′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Shadyside. It is at the intersection of Shady Avenue and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Shady Avenue. Mounted to the west face of Calvary Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh's Shadyside section. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15206, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sacred Heart Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 107th Field Artillery Honor Roll (about 400 feet away); Alder Court Apartments (about 600 feet away); Highland Towers Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Highwood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Portal of Industry

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Suburban Catalyst (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Also see . . . Calvary Episcopal Church. (Submitted on May 4, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2013

2. Calvary Episcopal Church Marker

Calvary Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2013

3. Calvary Episcopal Church

Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places With National Significance
By The United States Department of the Interior
2012

Calvary Episcopal Church Historic Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2013

4. Calvary Episcopal Church Historic Landmark Marker

Calvary Episcopal Church
Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson 1906-07
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 866 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 4, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.