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Stephen Collins Foster Memorial
1937-1970
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Title
Stephen Collins Foster Memorial
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1937-1970
Identifier
STFR02.UA
Description
Side view of the Stephen Foster Memorial. Construction of the building began with the groundbreaking on January 13, 1935. The building was dedicated on June 2, 1937. The main portion houses the Charity Randall Theatre Auditorium and the Center of Musical and Theatrical Activities at the University of Pittsburgh. Stephen Foster was born in Lawrenceville, Pa. on July 4, 1826. He was one of America's most famous composers, writing such songs as "Oh! Susanna" and "My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night."
Extent
8 x 10 in.
Type
still image
Genre
photographs
photographic prints
gelatin silver prints
Subject
Buildings--Design and construction
Forbes Avenue (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Stephen Collins Foster Memorial (University of Pittsburgh)
Geographic Subjects
Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Source
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs, 1884-present
Collection
Pitt Photographs
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs
Pitt Campus Life
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
Rights Information
Copyright Not Evaluated. The copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.
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