#Pittsburgh's Syria Mosque was dedicated on Oct 26, 1916, and then destroyed on August 27, 1991.
The Syria Mosque was home to the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Pgh Opera, and served as a venue for concerts, artistic programs, and graduation ceremonies. It is now a sad parking lot...
On Jan 11, 1949, it was most importantly (and widely overlooked) as the location of the very FIRST live nationally Televised broadcast in HISTORY. The launch of WDTV, which later became KDKA, marked a technical milestone for the TV industry.
From @pinkfloyd to Rachmaninoff, @EricClapton to Jascha Heifetz, Buddy Holly to the Bangles, Duke Ellington to the @TheWho, John F. Kennedy to Malcolm X. These are just some of the people who once graced the stage during its 75-year history.
The Bangles at the Syria Mosque #Pittsburgh

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