Sign, Directional
Sign, Directional
Sign, Directional

Sign, Directional

Object number2011.127.198
Date1968-1992
MediumMetal, vinyl
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionRectangular, white metal sign with rounded corners. Black border and lettering with directional information. One hole on each end of sign.Dimensions0.125 x 11.937 x 17.812 in. (0.3 x 30.3 x 45.2 cm)
InscriptionsBlack lettering that reads: "ZONE COMMANDER / OFFICE [right-pointing arrow] / EARL BUFORD".
Historical NotesEarl Buford became the second African American chief of the Pittsburgh Police in 1992 after Mayer DeRoy. He was first hired as a patrolman in 1968 and went on to become an undercover narcotics investigator, zone commander, and an assistant chief. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
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