Pittsburgh’s Tribute to Children Dedication Next Month18 Oct
The city of Pittsburgh will soon have a new public space honoring the legacy of Fred Rogers. The Tribute to Children park, located on the Allegheny waterfront near Heinz Field and the Carnegie Science Center, includes a large bronze sculpture of Fred Rogers. The monument and greenspace are expected to be dedicated in November, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Here’s a clipping:
The parklet will include an upgrade of an existing bridge pier, the Rogers statue and landscaping, and offer vistas of Downtown, Point State Park and views of The Point and the Allegheny and Ohio rivers. From the park, patrons will enjoy views of downtown Pittsburgh, Point State Park and the three rivers.
The sculpture was commissioned by Pittsburgh philanthropist Cordelia Scaife May.
Park planners say Tribute to Children will receive full, lifetime maintenance from the Colcom Foundation, a Pittsburgh-based group environmental group.
Designed and built by Pittsburgh design firm Astorino, the monument will include the Rogers likeness sitting on a stairway in front of a large arch that patrons will be able to walk through.
Read more at the Post-Gazette.


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