Pittsburgh Walk Of Fame: Here Are Initial Inductees

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Walk of Fame, a Hollywood-style honor that will debut this fall at The Terminal in the Strip District, has announced its initial inductees.

The Walk of Fame group is driven by a group of civic, corporate and community leaders who want to celebrate the people of Pittsburgh who have left their mark on America.

In October, The Terminal sidewalk will be embedded with the first group of bronze stars honoring people with ties to southwestern Pennsylvania who have made notable contributions to the city, and the country's cultural landscape.

The inaugural inductees, according to the organization's website:

• George Benson: Born and raised in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, the noted jazz musician George Benson started performing with local bands at 8 years old. He would go on to become one of the world’s most celebrated jazz and pop artists.

• Nellie Bly: A pioneering journalist and Armstrong County native.

• Andrew Carnegie: An industrialist who led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and in doing so became the wealthiest man in the world. His philanthropic efforts led to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh system.

• Rachel Carson: A marine biologist who became well known as a writer and conservationist. A Downtown Pittsburgh bridge has been named after her.

• Roberto Clemente: The Pittsburgh Pirates star and Hall of Fame member died in an airplane crash in 1972 while on a humanitarian mission to deliver supplies to earthquake victims.

• Michael Keaton: Known for his title roles as Batman, Birdman, and Beetlejuice, Keaton has appeared in nearly 100 films and TV series.

• Fred Rogers: Television host, producer, author, and ordained Presbyterian minister who created and hosted the nationally acclaimed "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," which aired nationally on PBS from 1968 to 2001.

• Dr. Jonas Salk: Led the University of Pittsburgh medical team that developed the first safe and effective vaccine against polio.

• Andy Warhol: Widely considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century, he has a museum on Pittsburgh's North Shore.

• August Wilson: Authored a series of 10 plays chronicling the experiences and heritage of America’s Black community across each decade of the 20th century.

The induction ceremony will be held Oct. 20 at the Strip District Terminal.