Logan Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Frank N. Piasecki

(1919-2008)

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 14, 2015

1. Frank N. Piasecki Marker

Inscription. Aviation pioneer Piasecki developed and flew the 2nd helicopter in the US and the world’s 1st tandem rotor helicopter, initiating the 1st practical use of rotorcraft in the 1940s. His original company, started here, now a division of Boeing, is a world leader in helicopter production. In 1956, he founded Piasecki Aircraft Corp., continuing development of innovative advanced rotorcraft. Awarded the National Medal of Technology in 1986.

Erected 2010 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 39° 57.652′ N, 75° 10.266′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Logan Square. Marker is on Callowhill Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1937 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia PA 19130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Central Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Parkway Museums District (about 600 feet away); Baldwin Locomotive Works (about 600 feet away); Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

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(about 600 feet away); Civil War Soldiers And Sailors Memorial (about 700 feet away); On this block in 1941 (about 700 feet away); Shakespeare Memorial (about 800 feet away); A Grand Cultural Boulevard (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 14, 2015

2. Frank N. Piasecki Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.