Central Downtown Historic District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kaufmann's Department Store and Clock
— Historic Landmark —
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2013
1. Kaufmann's Department Store and Clock Marker
Built 1898 Charles Bickel Architect
Addition 1913 Janssen & Abbot Architects
Erected by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 40° 26.4′ N, 79° 59.915′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Central Downtown Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of Smithfield Street and Fifth Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Smithfield Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McClurg Iron Foundry (within shouting distance of this marker); In Commemoration (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oliver Avenue (about 500 feet away); Mellon Square (about 500 feet away); Henry Clay Frick (about 600 feet away); Grant's Hill (about 600 feet away); Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (about 600 feet away); Pledge of Allegiance (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. The Department Store Museum. Online blog about the former Kaufmann's Department Store (Submitted on July 3, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Kaufmann's Memories. August 30, 2006 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article retelling memories of former employees and shoppers. (Submitted on July 3, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Meet Me Under the Clock: The Kaufmann's Clock Turns 100. April 21, 2013 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article (Submitted on July 3, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2013
2. Kaufmann's Department Store and Clock Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2013
3. Kaufmann's Clock
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2013
4. Kaufmann's Clock
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 872 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
