Historical Markers and War Memorials in California, Pennsylvania
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Lest we forget the ultimate sacrifice of the fallen
Joseph L. Byrne Jr. July 20, 1966
Edwin H. Curtiss October 14, 1970
Joe Panak, Jr. August 31, 1968
In honor of those individuals of the California Area School District who . . . — — Map (db m202338) WM
A major steamboat building center on the Monongahela, 1852-1879. No fewer than 131 boats were constructed here (74 in the 1850s alone), primarily for the western river trade. The boatyards ceased operations when the railroad (PV and C) acquired the . . . — — Map (db m41783) HM
This plaque commemorates the establishment of California University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, on this day July 1, 1983
President John Pierce Watkins
Council of Trustees
Judy Ansill-Chairman Donna . . . — — Map (db m201229) HM
The Ascent of Humanity, created by Allan Cottrill of Washington, Pennsylvania, was unveiled after commencement on May 4, 1996. The sculpture consists of fifteen human figures in bonded bronze, each one eight to ten feet tall, ascending two adjoining . . . — — Map (db m201230) HM
The Borough of California commemorates the establishment of California University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, on this day July 1, 1983.
Mayor Joseph Dochinez
California Borough Council
Virginia . . . — — Map (db m202589) HM
This cornerstone commemorates the site of Johnson Hall, built in 1949 and razed in 2003. Originally a men's dormitory, it became the California Academic Leadership Hall in 1996, housing both male and female honor students. The building was named . . . — — Map (db m201243) HM
A longtime resident of California and elected official of the United Mine Workers of America. He led efforts to improve working conditions for coal miners. On December 31, 1969 shortly after his defeat as a reform candidate for president of the . . . — — Map (db m346) HM
This cornerstone commemorates the site of McCloskey Hall, a men's residence hall built on this site in 1962 and razed in 2003. The building was named for lawyer, banker and U.S. Navy veteran David M. McCloskey, a member of the Council of Trustees . . . — — Map (db m202075) HM
The monument to your left is the new East Pike Run War Memorial. This memorial has been relocated from the corner of Pennsylvania and Wood Street as a Troop 1423 Eagle Scout project by David Rager. The plaque to your right is from a war memorial . . . — — Map (db m201345) HM
(South Face):
Revolutionary War
bravely they fought
and founded a nation
1775 - 1781
☆
The Civil War
fulfilled their purpose
to free the slaves
and preserve the Union
of the States
1861-1865 . . . — — Map (db m202334) WM
In honor of those who served
in the Armed Forces during
the Vietnam War
(1964-1975)
Now to what am I to
compare the people
of this generation — — Map (db m200866) WM
Vulcan is the Roman god of fire and was identified with the Greek god of fire and metal working, Hephaestus. Vulcan was chosen as the official mascot to pay homage to the Monongahela Valley's long history of coal and steel production. This bronze . . . — — Map (db m202096) HM