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

Salk Polio Vaccine

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

1. Salk Polio Vaccine Marker

Inscription. Pioneering research here at the University of Pittsburgh's Virus Research Laboratory from 1948 to 1955 produced the world's first polio vaccine. Led by Dr. Jonas Salk, researchers' innovations resulted in a breakthrough that was announced on April 12, 1955. Subsequent inoculations of school children virtually eradicated polio in the United States by 1962.

Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1955.

Location. 40° 26.564′ N, 79° 57.733′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in West Oakland. Marker is at the intersection of Sutherland Drive and Terrace Street, on the left when traveling north on Sutherland Drive. Located at Salk Hall at the University of Pittsburgh in the Oakland Section of Pittsburgh. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Maria Sklodowska Curie (approx. ¼ mile away); Standard Chemical Company (approx. ¼ mile away); V.F.W. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robert Lee Vann

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Frank E. Bolden (approx. 0.4 miles away); University of Pittsburgh (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cathedral of Learning (approx. half a mile away); Stephen C. Foster Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Also see . . .
1. The Shot Heard 'Round the World - Development of the Salk Polio Vaccine 1947-1955. University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy (Submitted on March 15, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

2. Dr. Jonas Salk at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Salk Polio Vaccine Marker at Salk Hall-University of Pittsburgh image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

2. Salk Polio Vaccine Marker at Salk Hall-University of Pittsburgh

Magazine photo of Jonas Salk in laboratory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yousuf Karsh, August 1956

3. Magazine photo of Jonas Salk in laboratory

Specifically for Wisdom Magazine

Dr. Jonas Salk receiving a Gold Medal from President Eisenhower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By U.S. Govt. photographer, January 27, 1956

4. Dr. Jonas Salk receiving a Gold Medal from President Eisenhower

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,236 times since then and 43 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week April 26, 2015. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.