STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL

PITTSBURGH, PA

Side of Mononghaela River flooded The path of Great Allegheny Passage is inaccessible due to flood. Great Allegheny Passage in Point State Park @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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The Stephen Foster Memorial, situated in Pittsburgh, PA, is a tribute to Stephen Collins Foster, one of America's most celebrated composers. The memorial is located in Oakland, adjacent to the University of Pittsburgh campus. The structure, built in 1937, is a neoclassical-style building that houses a museum and an auditorium.

The museum contains numerous exhibits that showcase Foster's life and achievements. Visitors can view Foster's personal belongings, including his handwritten music scores, letters, and photographs. The museum also features audio and video presentations, interactive displays, and a gift shop.

The auditorium, known as the Stephen Foster Theatre, is a popular venue for musical performances, lectures, and other cultural events. The theatre can seat up to 478 people and features state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment.

The memorial also includes a beautiful outdoor park, named after Foster, that features a statue of the composer, as well as a reflecting pool and several landscaped gardens.

The Stephen Foster Memorial is a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in American music and history. It is open to the public year-round, and admission is free.

STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404200033

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL
4301 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH
PA
15260

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STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL Information

MID # 8404200033
Name STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 40.444311, -79.949234
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 982200
US Census Block: 1011