On Canton Avenue at Coast Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Canton Avenue.
Pittsburgh is famous for its steel producing heritage;
it's infamous for its hills.
Beechview is not for the faint of heart, but that's part of its charm.
You don't just stroll through this neighborhood. You have to conquer it.
Canton . . . — — Map (db m163536) HM
On Liberty Avenue at South Aiken Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Liberty Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory of the
8th Ward
men and women who served in World War II
Erected from funds publicly subscribed
With humility, gratitude, and remembrance, we honor forever . . . — — Map (db m156199) HM WM
Near Shadeland Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Schimmer Street, on the right when traveling north.
Brighton Heights wishes to thank Jack Brennan For His Dedication To Community, Family and Friends.
He Was Instrumental In Helping Put Brighton Heights On The Map. He Had A Special Way Of Caring For Those Who Needed Help. His Caring Helped Bridge . . . — — Map (db m137908)
Near McKees Rocks Bridge, 0.2 miles south of Ohio River Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 65), on the right when traveling north.
Twenty-four residents of Allegheny County lost their lives by the sinking of Graham's Ferry near the site of this bridge on May 12, 1909.
August Wolf James Cotter Jr Albert E Graham Frank Neeld Emil Yehle Nicholas A Brucker Clarence . . . — — Map (db m138820) HM
On Brownsville Road, 0.1 miles south of Overbrook Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Creator of the state game land system. Known as the Pennsylvania System, it was a model throughout the nation. Phillips helped establish the Pennsylvania Game Commission. A conservationist, industrialist, and engineer, he was among the first to . . . — — Map (db m41297) HM
On Sixth Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Wood Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dr. Nathaniel Bedford
Died March 21, 1818 Aged 63
Surgeon at Fort Pitt
Trustee under Penn Grant to Trinity Church, 1787
Incorporator of Pittsburgh Academy now University of Pittsburgh, 1806
Burgess of Pittsburgh, 1806 . . . — — Map (db m236153) HM
Near Sixth Avenue at William Penn Place, on the right when traveling south.
On November 15, 1881, in nearby Turner Hall, a convention was held to form the organization which became the American Federation of Labor. Soon it was the nation's largest labor federation. It became part of the merged AFL-CIO in 1955. — — Map (db m40940) HM
On Oliver Avenue just east of Wood Street, on the right when traveling east.
In commemoration of the grant of this land for the Presbyterian Church and for Trinity Church by the heirs of William Penn in 1787, and in honor of the officers of the Colonial and Revolutionary Armies who after assisting in the achievement of . . . — — Map (db m156265) HM WM
Near Sixth Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Smithfield Street, on the right when traveling west.
To The Memory of
Jane Grey Swisshelm
1815-1884
Pittsburgh's first newspaper woman secured passage of state law April 11, 1848 enabling married women to hold and sell property
A woman of great moral courage and love for humanity,
A . . . — — Map (db m83952) HM
On Fifth Avenue at Smithfield Street, on the right when traveling north on Fifth Avenue.
Established in 1804, it was the first air foundry in Pittsburgh. During the War of 1812, it supplied cannons and ammunition, primarily destined for the fleet on Lake Erie. In 1835, the first locomotive steam engine made west of the Alleghenies was . . . — — Map (db m94741) HM
On Sixth Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Wood Street, on the right when traveling south.
This whole city block at one time held as many as 4,000 graves. An ancient Indian tumulus (burying ground) originally occupied part of the site and, subsequently, the French of Fort Duquesne (1754) and the British from Fort Pitt (1758), along with . . . — — Map (db m74735) HM
Born Nov. 2, 1888
Died Nov. 2, 1918 of wounds
received while removing a wounded
comrade from the field at
Chateau Thierry, France. — — Map (db m225172) WM
Inscription from original monument
Erected by voluntary subscription to the memory of those who were killed by the explosion at the Allegheny Arsenal, September 17, 1862. Tread softly, this is consecrated dust. Forty five . . . — — Map (db m182079) HM
Near Butler Street north of Umpire Way, on the right when traveling north.
Civil War Dead
An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War (1861-1865). As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union troops. This propelled the . . . — — Map (db m99059) HM WM
Son of
Calbraith Perry Rodgers
and
Maria Holmes Chambers Rodgers
Becoming interested in aviation he made his first flight June 6 1911. He entered the Open Aviation Meet at Chicago in August of the same year and won the duration prize. . . . — — Map (db m225096) HM
Born Jan. 26, 1838, in Sheffield, England, son of Henry and Ann Skelton Parkin. At the request of a large steel company, he came to Pittsburgh in 1860 to erect a hammer shop of his design. In 1865 he formed the partnership of Miller, Metcalf and . . . — — Map (db m225174) HM
Erected to the memory of
the gallant men who
gave their lives
in defense of their
country's honor
Rest, Soldier, for thy
country slain;
Sleep! Patriot true
and brave;
for honor decks thy
burial place,
and fame . . . — — Map (db m225210) WM
A.B. Miami University
Oxford Ohio 1857
Western Theological Seminary
of the Presbyterian Church 1859
Ordained 1859
D.D. Miami University 1914
A founder of the
Sigma Chi Fraternity
at Miami University
Oxford Ohio
June the . . . — — Map (db m225110) HM
[Mexican War Battles]
Vera Cruz Las Vegas Cerro Gordo La Hoya,
La Perote Humantle Pueblo
[Civil War Battles]
Lookout M't Nashville Chattanooga Stone River — — Map (db m225141) WM
Valuable tree for its lumber. Tannins from bark used for tanning leather. Acorns important for wildlife. Fast-growing oak, prefers sandy, loam soils that are well-drained. Withstands the polluted air of cities. — — Map (db m225166) HM
Pastor of
St. Mary's Congregation
from it's organization
in 1853
to the date of his death
July 1885,
aged 69 years.
May he rest in peace. — — Map (db m224946) HM
Born in Ireland A.D. 1768;
Came to Pittsburgh as Pastor
of Old. St. Patrick's April 1820;
Founded St. Paul's Church in 1829;
Died July 17, 1833.
"Let the priests who rule well be
esteemed worthy of double honor; . . . — — Map (db m224940) HM
Born October 25, 1870
Ordained June 26, 1897
Died November 16, 1934
Erected in loving remembrance
of their first pastor
by the members of
The Church of the Assumption,
Bellevue, Pa. — — Map (db m224937) HM
Born County Kerry, Ireland
March 18, 1879
Ordained June 14, 1903
Died April 5, 1944
In memory of our pastor
Founder of the
Nativity of Our Lord Church
North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. — — Map (db m224933) HM
U.S. Congressman 1851-55
Born 1808 Died 1877
Mr. Howe took an active part in creating the Allegheny Cemetery and was an orignal and contributing Corporator from the date of its charter April 24, 1844 and President of the Board of Managers . . . — — Map (db m225137) HM
Founder and Pastor of
St. Anselm Parish, Swissvale
1903 - 1940
Born Macroom, Ireland Jan. 12. 1868
Ordained All Hallows June 25, 1893
Died Pittsburgh Mar. 31, 1940 — — Map (db m224934) HM
This memorial was erected by Allegheny Cemetery
and was dedicated on Memorial Day in the year
One Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Seven
It is a tribute to those who served
their country both as home and abroad
A Nation that . . . — — Map (db m225213) WM
A member of
Co. M. 102. Regt. Pa. Vol.
Born June 12, 1833.
Was killed at the Battle
of Cold Harbor, Virginia.
June 2, 1864.
There is a heritage of deathless fame
that shall grow brighter with each [?]
In history's [?] shall live . . . — — Map (db m225102) WM
On Jacksonia Street at Arch Street, on the right when traveling west on Jacksonia Street.
Community activist who founded Neighborhood Housing Services in 1968 A model of resident-led community development, it inspired a national movement and led to the creation of NeighborWorks America. Richardson was a lifelong resident of Pittsburghs . . . — — Map (db m141861) HM
On Federal Street at Parkhurst Street, on the right when traveling north on Federal Street.
The first American woman film director, Weber wrote, directed, and acted in more than 200 films between 1908 and 1934. She addressed social issues like drug addiction, abortion, and poverty and helped pioneer techniques like the split screen. She . . . — — Map (db m135725) HM
On Schenley Drive at Frew Street Extension, on the right when traveling east on Schenley Drive.
Pittsburgh sculptor whose subjects included American presidents and public figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Honus Wagner, and Mark Twain. He devoted his life to sculpting and teaching, and founded the citys Society of Sculptors. An Italian . . . — — Map (db m40888) HM
In Memory of her sons who served in the Army and Navy of the United States during the War with Spain and the campaigns incident thereto, 1898-1902. This monument is erected by the County of Allegheny 1925.
Cuba, Porto Rico, China Relief . . . — — Map (db m99164) WM
The title of the sculpture, Langley Observatory Clock, refers to the work of Samuel P. Langley. In 1870, Langley, director of the Allegheny Observatory, created the Allegheny System - a standardized system of measuring and disseminating accurate . . . — — Map (db m78391) HM
Firsts in the World from Pittsburgh. For two centuries Western Pennsylvania has been a cradle of invention in industry and technology in many fields, from medicine to manufacturing. The unique topography of hills and valleys required . . . — — Map (db m77026) HM
In 1751, the legislators of the Province of Pennsylvania ordered from an English foundry "A Good Bell" for the new bell tower of the state house (now know as Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. It was to be the jubilee symbol of the Pennsylvania . . . — — Map (db m66452) HM
On Bedford Avenue at Roberts Street, on the right when traveling west on Bedford Avenue.
Co-founder of Pittsburghs Black Horizon Theater and the author of a cycle of ten plays that have been hailed as a unique triumph in American literature. The plays cover each decade of the 20th century and most focus on African American life in the . . . — — Map (db m48884) HM
On Crawford Avenue at Webster Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Crawford Avenue.
Organized in 1908, this local was one of the first African American musicians unions in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh was at the forefront of the jazz world in the mid-20th century, and jazz greats Mary Lou Williams, Art Blakey, Ray Brown, and George . . . — — Map (db m56705) HM
On 9th Street at Penn Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 9th Street.
Stood on this site. It was completed in 1792. Built to protect Pittsburgh against Indian attacks and to serve as a chief supply base for General Wayne's army from 1792-1794. Reactivated during the War of 1812. Site sold in 1813. — — Map (db m40885) HM
On Penn Avenue at 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Penn Avenue.
Frances Warde and six companions from Carlow, Ireland, opened the first Mercy convent in the U.S. here. Founding date was December 21, 1843, and at once the sisters began to serve the city's poor, sick, and uneducated. From here, Mercy convents . . . — — Map (db m40904) HM
This building, originally known as the Stanley Theater, was built in 1926-1927 by James Bly Clark as the Pittsburgh flagship of the Stanley-Clark Motion Picture Company. The architects were the Hoffman-Henon Company of Philadelphia, considered at . . . — — Map (db m74724) HM
On 7th Street at Penn Avenue, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street.
Signed here, on May 31, 1918, this document declared the intent of Czechs and Slovaks to form a new democratic nation in Europe, free from outside rule. Later that year, Thomas Garrigue Masaryk, an author of the agreement, became the 1st president . . . — — Map (db m40902) HM
On Lockhart Street at Moravian Way, on the left when traveling west on Lockhart Street.
Progressive reformer and advocate for women, children, immigrants, and the poor. A founder
of the National Council of Jewish Women and its second president, Rosenberg lived here. NCJW's immigrant aid leadership raised awareness of and actively . . . — — Map (db m207627) HM
Near Pressley Street at North Canal Street, on the right when traveling east.
Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at the Priory
(formerly St. Mary's German Catholic Church)
Father John Stibiel, designer; Sidney F. Heckert, architect for vestibule 1854; vestibule 1906 — — Map (db m65227) HM
As a young man, Stephen Foster lived opposite this site on Union
Avenue and, with his family, regularly enjoyed the park. Here he composed the music for his first published song, “Open Thy Lattice Love,” which
was dedicated to a . . . — — Map (db m76948) HM
Near Commonwealth Place at Liberty Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Point of Confluence
Nature itself has conspired to render the Ohio hereabouts a place of consequence and importance, and the rendezvous of all the people of North America that are within reach of it.
John Mitchell 1756 . . . — — Map (db m156277) HM
Formed September 24, 1788 out of Westmoreland and Washington counties. Named for the Allegheny River. County seat of Pittsburgh was laid out in 1764 and became a city in 1816. A center of the iron, steel and other industries and “Workshop of . . . — — Map (db m40937) HM
On Grant Street just north of Forbes Avenue when traveling north.
Allegheny County
Courthouse and Jail
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of america
1976
National Park Service . . . — — Map (db m156216) HM
Near Commonwealth Place at Liberty Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Tiny star-shaped white flowers give this native plant a foamy appearance. Butterflies and other pollinators visit its delicate blooms. Foamflower leaves were used to make an astringent wash for mouth sores and other wounds. — — Map (db m156276) HM
Near Commonwealth Place at Fort Duquesne Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
The seeds, buds and twigs of this native plant provide food for wildlife. The Iroquois have used this native plant to treat muscle soreness, bruises, and arthritis. Witch hazel extract is an ingredient in many commercial skin toning products. — — Map (db m156278) HM
Prominent Indian trader and interpreter, employed by the provincial governor of Pennsylvania as an Indian agent in the Western Country. As a trader travelled "To Allegheny" as far as Logstown, (Ambridge, PA). With two other Indian traders . . . — — Map (db m66451) HM
On First Avenue at Smithfield Street, on the right when traveling west on First Avenue.
Founded 1808 & known as the African Church. Chartered in 1818. Located nearby in early years, church was site of area's first school for colored children, 1831, and statewide civil rights convention, 1841. Congregation moved to Wylie Avenue, 1872; . . . — — Map (db m42023) HM
On Grant Street just north of 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Henry Hornbostel, designer
Edward B. Lee, architect with
Palmer, Hornbostel & Jones, 1915-17
[Additional plaque on the building:]
This building erected A.D. 1915▼1917 ▼ For the City of . . . — — Map (db m156235) HM
On Grant Street just north of 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In commemoration of
The Centennial Anniversary
of the U.S. Civil War
and to honor and remember the Poles who served as volunteers in Pennsylvania Regiments
1861 - 1865 — — Map (db m156236) WM
David L. Lawrence, Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1946 to 1959 and Governor of Pennsylvania from 1959 to 1963, was born in the Old Point District, now Point State Park, on June 18, 1889. As Mayor and Governor, he provided the public leadership which . . . — — Map (db m43570) HM
Men with but the thought of gain and gold were dreaming of tracks and trains, of massive walls and wreathing smoke from towering chimneys, while we dreamed of fame and power, of peaceful paths where once was strife, of space and breeze, of . . . — — Map (db m99061) HM
Near Commonwealth Place at Boulevard of the Allies, on the right when traveling south.
The flowers and berries from this widespread native plant feed pollinators, birds, and many mammals. People used the roots for medicine long before the French built Fort Duquesne here at the Point. — — Map (db m156274) HM
On Commonwelth Place, on the left when traveling north.
From this bastion of Fort Pitt
(built 1759-61) flew the
Union Jack of Great Britain
proclaiming victory over
the forces of New France
and establishing ownership
of the Ohio Valley and the
land west of the mountains. — — Map (db m176870) HM
Near Commonwealth Place north of Fort Pitt Boulevard. Reported permanently removed.
Fort Duquesne
End of Forbes Road
Occupied by General Forbes
November 25, 1758 and by him named
Pittsburgh.
His victory determined the destiny of the
Great West and established Anglo-Saxon
supremacy in the United States.
"His name . . . — — Map (db m42022) HM
Near Three Rivers Heritage Trail System close to Interstate 279.
(Right side of entrance)
Forks of the Ohio
Fort Pitt Block House
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
(Left side . . . — — Map (db m40336) HM
This marks the exact site of Fort Duquesne, built by the French in 1754
The Fort was destroyed by the French on the approach of the English Army in 1758 — — Map (db m43572) HM
On Grant Street at 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Grant Street.
On Feb. 4, 1896, sixteen delegates met at Moorheads Hall here to form the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers. Active in the struggle for health and safety standards; by 1996 it had 140,000 . . . — — Map (db m40936) HM
On 4th Avenue at Wood Street, on the right when traveling east on 4th Avenue.
Pittsburgh industry boomed 1890 and 1910, leading to the development of Pittsburgh's "Wall Street," the Fourth Avenue financial district. Growth of the district was first spurred by the flow of corporate income of the burgeoning iron and steel . . . — — Map (db m156258) HM
Near Forbes Avenue just east of Grant Street, on the right when traveling west.
In tribute to the Gold Star Mothers, Inc. of Allegheny County, whose children made the Supreme Sacrifice in defense of our country. — — Map (db m156219) WM
On Grant Street at Fifth Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Grant Street.
On this hill the British under Major James Grant were defeated by the French and Indians from Fort Duquesne, September 14, 1758. — — Map (db m40938) HM
On Grant Street at Fifth Avenue, in the median on Grant Street.
Pittsburgh industrialist and philanthropist, Frick was instrumental in the organization of the coke and steel industries. His controversial management style while chairman of Carnegie Steel led to the bloody Homestead Strike in 1892. — — Map (db m40939) HM
Near Forbes Avenue just west of Ross Street, on the right when traveling west.
"If they honor me for the pigmy things I have already done, what will they say when they see Pittsburgh finished."
Henry Hobson Richardson, by any standard, was one of the very greatest architects in the history of American . . . — — Map (db m156233) HM
John Scull in 1786 was the first editor to have type and press transported through the rough wilderness to establish a newspaper west of the major Allegheny Range.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is the direct descendent of the Gazette which Scull . . . — — Map (db m44579) HM
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