Shadyside in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Highwood
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2013
1. The Highwood Marker
1929-1930
R. Garey Dickson, Architect
Erected by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list.
Location. 40° 27.28′ N, 79° 55.546′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Shadyside. It can be reached from the intersection of Ellwood Street and South Highland Avenue. Located 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: Highland Towers Apartments (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 107th Field Artillery Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); Sacred Heart Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Montgomery House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alder Court Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calvary Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Suburban Catalyst (approx. 0.3 miles away); Portal of Industry (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2013
2. The Highwood Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
