Bella Vista in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Eddie Lang

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

1. Eddie Lang Marker

Inscription. "Father of Jazz Guitar." He was born Salvatore Massaro in 1902 and lived in this area as a boy. An accomplished soloist, Lang worked with Joe Venuti, Paul Whiteman, the Dorseys, and others. He was Bing Crosby's accompanist when death cut short Lang's career in 1933.

Erected 1995 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 39° 56.397′ N, 75° 9.265′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Bella Vista. Marker is on South 7th Street just south of Fitzwater Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); House of Industry (about 400 feet away); Joe Venuti (about 500 feet away); Giannini Family (about 600 feet away); Henry L. Phillips (about 700 feet away); Mario Lanza (about 800 feet away); St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Parish

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Ralph's Italian Restaurant (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . .
1. Eddie Lang - Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 18, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Eddie Lang - Perfect - Youtube. (Submitted on March 18, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

2. Eddie Lang Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.