Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Stephen Foster's Lucky Toes (Gone)
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University of Pittsburgh
- Directions:
- On Forbes Ave., across the street from The Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh campus. Next to the dinosaur.
- Hours:
- Statue was taken down April 27, 2018.
- Status:
- Gone
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When is it appropriate to rub the big toe of a statue? When it's lucky, and you can double your luck burnishing TWO big toes. Statue was taken down April 27, 2018.
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At the former Stephen Foster statue site, the city of Pittsburgh has put up a sign asking for suggestions for a new statue. They've also posted a few pictures of women they feel would be good candidates for the new statue.
[signmanjoe, 09/18/2018]There's been much discussion locally about what to do with this problematic statue. Momentum is gaining to remove it. Visit sooner rather than later.
[Paul, 10/15/2017]
I was there. I came, conquered and touched.
[Vladimir Rozvadovskiy, 07/03/2014]Amazing!
What about the giant dinosaur next to this statue? Don't forget to check that out.
[Dogsbreath, 06/28/2014]Okay, but only after the toes.
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The shoeless bronze toes of banjo-strumming slave "Uncle Ned" have been burnished bright by those seeking good luck. The statue was dedicated in 1900.