North Oakland in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Diplodocus carnegii

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2016

1. Diplodocus carnegii Marker

Inscription. Diplodocus carnegii lived 150 million years ago, when dinosaurs dominated the land. Carnegie Museum paleontologists first discovered the remains in Wyoming on July 4, 1899. A new species, the dinosaur was named after Andrew Carnegie, the museum's generous benefactor.

The colossal skeleton, affectionately dubbed “Dippy,” soon became an international sensation. Replicas of the celebrated dinosaur were erected in nine museums around the world. The original, however, stands in Carnegie Museum of Natural History's renowned Dinosaur Hall.

This life-sized replica, created under the scientific guidance of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, was dedicated July 10, 1999.

Erected 1999 by The Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Paleontology • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1899.

Location. 40° 26.613′ N, 79° 57.086′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in North Oakland. Marker can be reached from Forbes Avenue. Near the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4216 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15213, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Victor Herbert (a few steps from this marker); Stephen C. Foster Memorial

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Carnegie (about 400 feet away); Cathedral of Learning (about 700 feet away); The Hiker (about 700 feet away); Fourth Ward Memorial (about 700 feet away); Barney Dreyfuss (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forbes Field (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Also see . . . Dippy the Star-Spangled Dinosaur. Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Bob Baltz, Jr. Friday July 2, 1999. (Submitted on November 11, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)