North Oakland in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Victor Herbert
(1859-1924)
Irish-born, educated in Europe as a cellist, Herbert conducted the Pittsburgh Orchestra here, 1898-1904. His compositions ranged from classical orchestral works to popular operettas including “Babes in Toyland” and “Naughty Marietta.”
Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical and 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.
Location. 40° 26.616′ N, 79° 57.076′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in North Oakland. Marker is on Forbes Avenue west of South Bellefield Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History by the Shakespeare statue, in the Oakland Section of Pittsburgh. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4400 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. Diplodocus carnegii (a few steps from this marker); Andrew Carnegie (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephen C. Foster Memorial (about 400 feet away); Cathedral of Learning (about 700 feet away); The Hiker (about 700 feet away); Fourth Ward Memorial (about 700 feet away); Schenley Park Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barney Dreyfuss (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . .
1. The Music of Victor August Herbert. PD Music website entry (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Victor Herbert. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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