Troy Hill in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Troy Hill Fire Station #39
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, December 31, 2013
1. Troy Hill Fire Station #39 Marker
Joseph Stillburg, architect
1901
Erected by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 40° 27.882′ N, 79° 58.934′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Troy Hill. It can be reached from the intersection of Ley Street and Froman Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15212, 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: Troy Hill World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Troy Hill Incline (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrine of St. Anthony (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Most Holy Name of Jesus Rectory (about 400 feet away); Most Holy Name of Jesus Church (about 600 feet away); 31st Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Will Troy Hill's Fire House Survive?. March 30, 2003 article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Submitted on December 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation. (Submitted on December 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, December 31, 2013
2. Troy Hill Fire Station #39 Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, December 31, 2013
3. Troy Hill Fire Station #39
Original identification plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
