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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HM9_first-muslim-mosque-of-pittsburgh_Pittsburgh-PA.html
First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh
Originally, Wylie Avenue Branch
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Alden & Harlow, architects, 1899
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HK6_langley-observatory-clock_Pittsburgh-PA.html
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 t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HHZ_the-pittsburgh-point_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Few cities have the visual drama of Pittsburgh, or so rich a collection of national memories. At the Pittsburgh Point two rivers converge: The Allegheny River flowing from the north and the Monongahela River from the south. These rivers drain the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HHW_firsts-in-the-world-from-pittsburgh_Pittsburgh-PA.html
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 innovation in bridge-building and the transportati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HHA_birthplace-of-gertrude-stein_Pittsburgh-PA.html
In this house on February 3, 1874, Gertrude Stein was born to Daniel and Amelia Stein. Author, poet, feminist, playwright, and catalyst in the development of modern art and literature.
"In the United States there is no space where nobody is tha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HGT_frank-conrad_Pittsburgh-PA.html
At his garage workshop here in 1919-1920, Conrad made broadcasts over his amateur station 8XK, which introduced the concept of commercial radio and led to the start of KDKA. For 37 years a Westinghouse engineer, he held over 200 patents.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GJZ_three-rivers-heritage-trail_Pittsburgh-PA.html
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 innovation in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GHX_stephen-collins-foster_Pittsburgh-PA.html
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 neighbor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2I_roslyn-place-wood-block-paving_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Roslyn Place Wood Block Paving
Installed 1914
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2H_colonial-place-historic-district_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Colonial Place Historic District
George S. Orth, architect
E.H. Bachman, landscape artist
1898