Photo: R.J. Buchanan, Penn Hills, Pennsylvania.

SCOTTDALE, PENNSYLVANIA

N 40° 06.497 / W 079° 35.151

Copyright version 1920, sheet bronze.

Smithsonian Art Inventory control Number: 47260101.

In point of “V” formed by Stauffer Avenue and North Chestnut Street (Route 819) on grounds of Thomas A. Lewellyn American Legion Post No. 240, located at 713 North Chestnut Street.

The Smithsonian IAS record is correct, except that the town name is misspelled in several places as Scottsdale (to be fair, Viquesney himself made the same spelling error in reference to this location).

The inscription on the plaque reads:

1861 1898 1918
SCOTTDALE
AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATES
THIS MONUMENT
IN MEMORY OF
THOSE WHO FELL IN THE
SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY
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DEDICATED BY
THOS. A. LEWELLYN POST
NO. 240
AMERICAN LEGION
ARMISTICE DAY 1923

The Doughboy originally stood at Pittsburgh and Broadway, but was moved in the 1960s in connection with redevelopment of the Scottdale business district. The move caused controversy at the time. While the Legion owned the Doughboy, Scottdale owned the land where it stood. The Legion wanted it in an area where it could be displayed in accordance with the Legion’s desires. The Post building has been described as Scottdale’s earliest house.  It has been altered several times and was once the home of GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Post 120.

The Doughboy is a local landmark, so to speak, as many are. Based on description of Scottdale resident, Gary Bell, as one enters Scottdale on Route 819 South and crosses the creek and railroad, one is greeted by “OUR BOY,” flanked by a cannon on each side.

The Doughboy appears to be well maintained and in good condition.

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