Sounds of America Gallery (Foster Memorial)
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This house was originally located in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, the town where composer Stephen Foster was born. When it was brought to Greenfield Village in 1934, the home was thought to be Foster's birthplace. Now called The Sounds of America Gallery, it houses a display of musical instruments.
This house was originally located in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, the town where composer Stephen Foster was born. When it was brought to Greenfield Village in 1934, the home was thought to be Foster's birthplace. Now called The Sounds of America Gallery, it houses a display of musical instruments.
Artifact
House
Date Made
circa 1830
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Lawrenceville
Creator Notes
Originally built by William Toman at 3414 Penn Avenue in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Porches and Parlors District
Object ID
34.778.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Glass (Material)
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