Interior of the Cathedral of Learning

1940/1960

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Title
Interior of the Cathedral of Learning
Creator
Trinity Court Studios
Identifier
MSP285.B004.F13.I11
Source Identifier
MSP285.B004.F13.I11
Description
The Stephen Foster Memorial Building was constructed to pay homage to Stephen Foster, an American composer. The structure, dedicated on June 2, 1937, adjoins the Cathedral of Learning and faces Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section. The structure designed by Charles Z. Klauder of Philadelphia at a cost of $500,000, was built in the Gothic style with 35000 cubic feet of Indiana limestone, 400 tons of steel, and 2500 cubic yards of concrete. The left wing of the Memorial (pictured here) houses the Center for American Music, which is dedicated to expanding and documenting knowledge of American music and its cultural and social roles in American life. 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.Cathedral of Learning.
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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