Middle Hill in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Art Blakey
(1919-1990)
Erected 2007 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. 40° 26.873′ N, 79° 58.421′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Middle Hill. Marker is on Chauncey Street, 0 miles north of Wylie Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Daisy E. Lampkin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greenlee Field (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joshua (Josh) Gibson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crawford Grill (approx. ¼ mile away); Frank E. Bolden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Robert Lee Vann (approx. 0.3 miles away); Louis Mason, Jr (approx. 0.3 miles away); Johnson Studio (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . .
1. Art Blakey at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on October 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Welcome to Art Blakey.com. The Official Art Blakey website (Submitted on October 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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