Stephen Foster Memorial | Historic Pittsburgh

1935/1980

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Title
Stephen Foster Memorial
Identifier
MSP285.B004.F13.I10
Source Identifier
MSP285.B004.F13.I10
Description
The Stephen Collins Foster Memorial is located on the University of Pittsburgh campus on Forbes Avenue facing Schenley Park in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. The structure was built in the Gothic style of Indiana limestone and designed by Charles Z. Klauder of Philadelphia. This memorial is dedicated to Stephen Foster, a native of Pittsburgh and composer of some of America’s best-loved songs. The $500,000 necessary for the construction was raised entirely by the Stephen Collins Foster Memorial Committee. Ground for this building was broken on January 13, 1935, and the building was formally dedicated on June 2, 1937. The structure includes an auditorium capable of seating 700 people that is used for concerts, lectures, and productions. The left wing of the Memorial is devoted entirely to the memory of the composer. On display here are several musical instruments, including one of Foster’s pianos; copies of over 200 of his musical compositions, examples of recordings, songsters, broadside, programs, and various memorabilia.
Genre
photographs
Subject
University of Pittsburgh.Stephen Collins Foster Memorial.
Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Source
Allegheny Conference on Community Development Photographs, 1892-1981, MSP 285, Library and Archives Division, Senator John Heinz History Center
Contributor
Detre Library & Archives, Heinz History Center
Collection
Allegheny Conference on Community Development Photographs
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