Stephen Foster Memorial in Pittsburgh, PA If you are a big music fan, and is interested in looking into the history of music, then going to the Stephen Foster Memorial in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania would be the place to go.& The Stephen Collins Foster Memorial is located at the University of Pittsburgh, and is also considered to be one of Pennsylvania's historical landmarks.
For many people going to the Stephen Foster Memorial is a dream come true. The Stephen Foster Memorial is known as one of the world's single most concert hall, library and museum that is devoted to a music composer that is American. What's even greater is that Stephen Foster is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
When visiting the Stephen Foster Memorial, you are able to view many different things that were owned by Stephen Foster as well as many other great items. In fact, some of the artifacts that are on display are many different instruments (including a piano of Stephen Foster's), over 200 copies of his compositions, songsters, recording examples, different programs and broadsides, manuscripts, books and also many memorabilia pieces as well. In fact, the entire collection of Stephen Foster is located in the left wing of the museum.
Because the initial building was built in 1937, it had to go under renovation in 2003; which cost $2 million dollars. However, the building was reconditioned and added state of the art lighting, sound and needed equipment.
When visiting the memorial/museum you will not only enjoy yourself, but you will also learn a lot about how much was once produced. It is a very enjoyable/learnable memorial!
