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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VJR_smithfield-street-bridge-historical_Pittsburgh-PA.html
The Smithfield Street Bridge is America's oldest steel truss bridge and an International Engineering Landmark, as well as on the National Register as a Historic Landmark. Gustav Lindenthal, the "Dean of Bridge Engineers," designed the bridge in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TFI_merchants-savings-trust-company-historical_Pittsburgh-PA.html
"The Merchants Savings & Trust Company failed to open for business today. I.C. Swigart, State Bank Examiner, took over the bank, at 1410 Fifth Avenue, to protect depositors, he announced. While a few days ago the bank was believed able to continue…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KUL_refining-crude-oil_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Near this site in the 1850s Samuel Kier constructed a cast-iron distillation unit for refining crude oil. Kier's one-barrel still produced kerosene, a clean burning lamp fuel. Later, Kier built a five-barrel still and invented a lamp that minimize…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KUJ_gulf-building_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Gulf Building 1930-1932 Trowbridge & Livingston, Archs.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMC_louis-mason-jr_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Through 24 years of public service, Mr. Mason worked tirelessly to increase housing and employment opportunities for minorities. Mr. Mason was an exceptional civil rights leader and human being. He served numerous roles throughout the city: Indust…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMB_johnson-studio_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Johnson Studio was one of the first African-American owned and operated businesses to locate on Centre Avenue. The Studio was first opened at 1862 Centre Avenue in 1923 under the founder's name, Luther H. Johnson, Photographer. The name was change…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMA_freedom-house-ambulance_Pittsburgh-PA.html
Never to be forgotten.... This plaque honors the visionaries of the Hill District's Freedom House Ambulance Service - founders, staff, medical advisors, funders, and supporters—for their significant contributions to emergency medical serv…
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/HM197K_the-bell-speaks_Pittsburgh-PA.html
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 C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM197J_anthony-sadowski_Pittsburgh-PA.html
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 establis…
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