John M. Phillips Marker Dedication - Revision history

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Marker Dedication moved to John M. Phillips Marker Dedication

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-== Before any dedication could be even planned $1350 dollars had to be raised for the manufacture and shipping of the marker.  Historically the PA Historic and Museum Commission paid for half of the marker.  Because of the cuts to the Commission in the 2009 state budget the Carrick Overbrook Historical Society had to raise the entire amount.  We made public appeals and these two reporters for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Examiner published these two articles, which we are thankful to them. ==
+== [http://wiki.carrick-overbrook.org/Historical_Marker_Applications Before any dedication] could be even planned $1350 dollars had to be raised for the manufacture and shipping of the marker.  Historically the PA Historic and Museum Commission paid for half of the marker.  Because of the cuts to the Commission in the 2009 state budget the Carrick Overbrook Historical Society had to raise the entire amount.  We made public appeals and these two reporters for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Examiner published these two articles, which we are thankful to them. ==
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 == [http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982645-55.stm Carrick-Overbrook Society raising funds for John Phillips historic marker] ==

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 The Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society has overcome its first obstacle in getting a historical marker for a former resident -- but a bigger hurdle remains.
-The historical group earlier this year was notified that among the 21 new markers that have been approved by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, is one honoring John M. Phillips.
+The historical group earlier this year was notified that among the 21 new markers that have been approved by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, is one honoring [[John M. Phillips]].
 The new markers will be added to the nearly 2,200 such signs that already dot roads and streets across the state.
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 "In this time of economic uncertainty, however, budgetary cuts may result in a loss of commission funding and may require that we absorb the full cost of the project," Mr. Rudiak said. "We have petitioned our region's elected representatives for grant money, but the state budget is likewise subject to financial difficulties and is not likely to yield the required funding."
-Mr. Rudiak said the group is still waiting on approval for a second marker honoring Mr. Phillips' wife, Harriet Duff Phillips.
+Mr. Rudiak said the group is still waiting on approval for a second marker honoring Mr. Phillips' wife, [[Harriet Duff Phillips]].
-He said the group has asked that both markers be located at the site of Mr. Phillips' former home, Impton, at 2336 Brownsville Road, Carrick, which is currently the location of St. Pius X Church.
+He said the group has asked that both markers be located at the site of Mr. Phillips' former home, [[Impton]], at 2336 Brownsville Road, Carrick, which is currently the location of [[St. Pius X Church]].
 Mr. Rudiak said the group received the endorsements from both Concord and Roosevelt elementary school principals, all of its state and local elected representatives, the Carrick Business Association and the Overbrook Community Council on the project.
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 The Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society has received approval for the John M. Phillips Historical Marker by the Pennsylvania History and Museum Commission.
-John Rudiak said, "The society had also applied for a marker for Harriet Duff Phillips but that one was turned down for the reason that she not have a statewide impact. We will revise the application next time."
+John Rudiak said, "The society had also applied for a marker for [[Harriet Duff Phillips]] but that one was turned down for the reason that she not have a statewide impact. We will revise the application next time."
-John M. Phillips was an eminent industrialist, conservationist and a founder of the Boy Scouts.
+[[John M. Phillips]] was an eminent industrialist, conservationist and a founder of the Boy Scouts.
-[[Image:Young John.jpg]]
+And thats not all! Read the application to see the many amazing things that [[John M. Phillips]] did for Carrick and for the State of Pennsylvania.
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 And thats not all! Read the application to see the many amazing things that John M. Phillips did for Carrick and for the State of Pennsylvania.
 The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission administers a program of historical markers to capture the memory of people, places, and events that have affected the lives of Pennsylvanians over the centuries since William Penn founded his Commonwealth.
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 The Carrick Overbrook Historical Society is collecting donations for the marker and hopes to have an installation ceremony September 2009.
+[[Image:Young John.jpg]]
 == Invitation to the Dedication ==
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-On October 31, 2009 at 1:00 pm, just after the Carrick Halloween Parade, the public is invited to the first PA historic roadside marker installation in south Pittsburgh at 2236 Brownsville Road. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) together with the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society will dedicate the marker for former Carrick resident John M. Phillips at the site of his former home currently the location of St. Pius X Catholic Church.  The marker application was sponsored by the Overbrook Community Council and supporting documentation for the application was compiled by the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society.  The PHMC will be represented by State Senator Jim Ferlo.  Included in the dedication ceremony will be many of the area’s elected representatives including the original Boy Scouts of America Troop 1, former Silver Tip District.  For more information contact carrickhistory@gmail.com and for historical information check the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society’s web site http://wiki.carrick-overbrook.org/Current_events.
+On October 31, 2009 at 1:00 pm, just after the Carrick Halloween Parade, the public is invited to the first PA historic roadside marker installation in south Pittsburgh at 2236 Brownsville Road. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) together with the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society will dedicate the marker for former Carrick resident [[John M. Phillips]] at the site of his former home currently the location of [[St. Pius X Catholic Church]].  The marker application was sponsored by the [[Overbrook]] Community Council and supporting documentation for the application was compiled by the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society.  The PHMC will be represented by State Senator Jim Ferlo.  Included in the dedication ceremony will be many of the area’s elected representatives including the original Boy Scouts of America Troop 1, former Silver Tip District.  For more information contact carrickhistory@gmail.com and for historical information check the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society’s web site [http://wiki.carrick-overbrook.org/Current_events Current Events].
-Before the marker dedication the Carrick Overbrook area will hold its much anticipated annual Halloween Parade starting at 10 am at the parking lot at Sankey Avenue and Brownsville Road.  The participants’ costumes will be judged at 11 am on the front lawn of Pittsburgh Concord Elementary School located at Biscayne Avenue and Brownsville Road.  The parade will continue to the Carrick Foodland for all participants.  Everyone is encouraged and invited to participate.  Register by calling (412)881-7965.
+Before the marker dedication the Carrick Overbrook area will hold its much anticipated annual Halloween Parade starting at 10 am at the parking lot at Sankey Avenue and Brownsville Road.  The participants’ costumes will be judged at 11 am on the front lawn of Pittsburgh [Concord Elementary Schoo]l located at Biscayne Avenue and Brownsville Road.  The parade will continue to the Carrick Foodland for all participants.  Everyone is encouraged and invited to participate.
-Born in 1863, Carrick resident John M. Phillips was a conservationist, industrialist, and engineer. He was president of Phillips Mining and Manufacturing Company on the South Side and held many patents.  Chief Silver Tip, as he was called by the Indians during his many travels, was among the first to introduce Boy Scouting in Pennsylvania, starting Troop 1 in Pittsburgh.  To promote birding and conservation his home was a distribution point for thousands of Russian Mulberry and Cherry tree seedlings and bird houses given away to the children in the neighborhoods.  He also was the creator of the State Game Lands which were models for the nation. Mr. Phillips was one of the founders of Pymatuming State Park and fought to retain family oriented boating on the lake.  In Carrick he was well regarded and instrumental in the preservation of Phillips Park, which is named after him, and in the formation of Carrick as a borough. He later urged annexation by the City of Pittsburgh in 1927 to better education and to reduce taxes.  He was a City Councilman in 1933, a director of South Side Hospital and Phillips Elementary School on the South Side is named after him and his wife Harriet Duff Phillips.
+Born in 1863, Carrick resident [[John M. Phillips]] was a conservationist, industrialist, and engineer. He was president of Phillips Mining and Manufacturing Company on the South Side and held many patents.  Chief Silver Tip, as he was called by the Indians during his many travels, was among the first to introduce Boy Scouting in Pennsylvania, starting Troop 1 in Pittsburgh.  To promote birding and conservation his home was a distribution point for thousands of Russian Mulberry and Cherry tree seedlings and bird houses given away to the children in the neighborhoods.  He also was the creator of the State Game Lands which were models for the nation. Mr. Phillips was one of the founders of Pymatuming State Park and fought to retain family oriented boating on the lake.  In Carrick he was well regarded and instrumental in the preservation of Phillips Park, which is named after him, and in the formation of Carrick as a borough. He later urged annexation by the City of Pittsburgh in 1927 to better education and to reduce taxes.  He was a City Councilman in 1933, a director of South Side Hospital and Phillips Elementary School on the South Side is named after him and his wife Harriet Duff Phillips.
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+== City of Pittsburgh Councilwoman and founding member [Natalia A Rudiak] ==
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 On October 31, 2009 at 1:00 pm, just after the Carrick Halloween Parade, the public is invited to the first PA historic roadside marker installation in south Pittsburgh at 2236 Brownsville Road. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) together with the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society will dedicate the marker for former Carrick resident John M. Phillips at the site of his former home currently the location of St. Pius X Catholic Church. The marker application was sponsored by the Overbrook Community Council and supporting documentation for the application was compiled by the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society. The PHMC will be represented by State Senator Jim Ferlo. Included in the dedication ceremony will be many of the area’s elected representatives including the original Boy Scouts of America Troop 1, former Silver Tip District. For more information contact carrickhistory@gmail.com and for historical information check the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society’s web site.
-Before the marker dedication the Carrick Overbrook area will hold its much anticipated annual Halloween Parade starting at 10 am at the parking lot at Sankey Avenue and Brownsville Road. The participants’ costumes will be judged at 11 am on the front lawn of Pittsburgh Concord Elementary School located at Biscayne Avenue and Brownsville Road. The parade will continue to the Carrick Foodland for all participants. Everyone is encouraged and invited to participate. Register by calling (412)881-7965.
+Before the marker dedication the Carrick Overbrook area will hold its much anticipated annual Halloween Parade starting at 10 am at the parking lot at Sankey Avenue and Brownsville Road. The participants’ costumes will be judged at 11 am on the front lawn of Pittsburgh Concord Elementary School located at Biscayne Avenue and Brownsville Road. The parade will continue to the Carrick Foodland for all participants. Everyone is encouraged and invited to participate.
 Born in 1863, Carrick resident John M. Phillips was a conservationist, industrialist, and engineer. He was president of Phillips Mining and Manufacturing Company on the South Side and held many patents. Chief Silver Tip, as he was called by the Indians during his many travels, was among the first to introduce Boy Scouting in Pennsylvania, starting Troop 1 in Pittsburgh. To promote birding and conservation his home was a distribution point for thousands of Russian Mulberry and Cherry tree seedlings and bird houses given away to the children in the neighborhoods. He also was the creator of the State Game Lands which were models for the nation. Mr. Phillips was one of the founders of Pymatuming State Park and fought to retain family oriented boating on the lake. In Carrick he was well regarded and instrumental in the preservation of Phillips Park, which is named after him, and in the formation of Carrick as a borough. He later urged annexation by the City of Pittsburgh in 1927 to better education and to reduce taxes. He was a City Councilman in 1933, a director of South Side Hospital and Phillips Elementary School on the South Side is named after him and his wife Harriet Duff Phillips.

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 First published on July 9, 2009 at 12:00 am
 [http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-Neighborhood-History-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Pennsylvania-History-and-Museum-Commission-approves-John-M-Phillips-Historical-Marker-Carrick  Pennsylvania History and Museum Commission approves John M Phillips Historical Marker Carrick]
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 == Before any dedication could be even planned $1350 dollars had to be raised for the manufacture and shipping of the marker.  Historically the PA Historic and Museum Commission paid for half of the marker.  Because of the cuts to the Commission in the 2009 state budget the Carrick Overbrook Historical Society had to raise the entire amount.  We made public appeals and these two reporters for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Examiner published these two articles, which we are thankful to them. ==
 [http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982645-55.stm Carrick-Overbrook Society raising funds for John Phillips historic marker]
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 Born in 1863, Carrick resident John M. Phillips was a conservationist, industrialist, and engineer. He was president of Phillips Mining and Manufacturing Company on the South Side and held many patents. Chief Silver Tip, as he was called by the Indians during his many travels, was among the first to introduce Boy Scouting in Pennsylvania, starting Troop 1 in Pittsburgh. To promote birding and conservation his home was a distribution point for thousands of Russian Mulberry and Cherry tree seedlings and bird houses given away to the children in the neighborhoods. He also was the creator of the State Game Lands which were models for the nation. Mr. Phillips was one of the founders of Pymatuming State Park and fought to retain family oriented boating on the lake. In Carrick he was well regarded and instrumental in the preservation of Phillips Park, which is named after him, and in the formation of Carrick as a borough. He later urged annexation by the City of Pittsburgh in 1927 to better education and to reduce taxes. He was a City Councilman in 1933, a director of South Side Hospital and Phillips Elementary School on the South Side is named after him and his wife Harriet Duff Phillips.
+Because of the rain and wind the entire ceremony was held in St. Pius X church hall and the official unveiling was held afterward. Coffee, apple cider, cake and cookies were supplied at the reception afterwards.
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 == This is a compilation of the marker dedication leading up to, on and after the event October 31, 2009. ==
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 Born in 1863, Carrick resident John M. Phillips was a conservationist, industrialist, and engineer. He was president of Phillips Mining and Manufacturing Company on the South Side and held many patents.  Chief Silver Tip, as he was called by the Indians during his many travels, was among the first to introduce Boy Scouting in Pennsylvania, starting Troop 1 in Pittsburgh.  To promote birding and conservation his home was a distribution point for thousands of Russian Mulberry and Cherry tree seedlings and bird houses given away to the children in the neighborhoods.  He also was the creator of the State Game Lands which were models for the nation. Mr. Phillips was one of the founders of Pymatuming State Park and fought to retain family oriented boating on the lake.  In Carrick he was well regarded and instrumental in the preservation of Phillips Park, which is named after him, and in the formation of Carrick as a borough. He later urged annexation by the City of Pittsburgh in 1927 to better education and to reduce taxes.  He was a City Councilman in 1933, a director of South Side Hospital and Phillips Elementary School on the South Side is named after him and his wife Harriet Duff Phillips.
 == A brief outline of John M. Phillips' accomplishments were read by John Rudiak at the dedication ceremony. ==
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 Freelance writer Ken McCarthy can be reached in care of suburbanliving@post-gazette.com.
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