Cultural District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Heinz Hall
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 29, 2013
1. Heinz Hall Marker
(formerly Loew's Penn Theatre)
Rapp & Rapp, Architects
1926
Stotz, Hess, MacLachlan & Fosner
remodeling 1971
Erected 1926 by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 40° 26.547′ N, 80° 0.115′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Cultural District. It is at the intersection of Sixth Street and Penn Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Sixth Street. Located on Sixth Street about 150 feet south of Penn Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15222, 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: The Pittsburgh Agreement (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Benedum Center (about 600 feet away); Penn-Liberty Historic District (about 600 feet away); Site of Bear Tavern (about 600 feet away); This Building Marks (about 700 feet away); James E. Rohr (about 700 feet
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Work Accidents and the Law (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 29, 2013
2. Heinz Hall Marker
Photographed by Charlie Powers, January 9, 2026
3. Vince Calloway
Vince Calloway
Heinz Hall Doorman
1971-2010
His Contributions to the Pittsburgh Symphony and Heinz Hall Patrons were Immeasurable
Heinz Hall Icon, Gentleman, Friend
(This marker can be found a few steps from the Historic Landmark marker.)
Photographed by Charlie Powers, November 14, 2025
4. Henry J. Heinz II
Found inside Heinz Hall lobby.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 651 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 9, 2026, by Charlie Powers of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on January 14, 2026, by Charlie Powers of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
