Plaque

Object number2011.116.3
Datec. 1982
Mediumwood; bronze
Credit LineGift of Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
DescriptionBronze plaque set on wood base with relief of Elvis Presley and description of his appearance at the Civic Arena.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 14 × 1.5 × 26 in. (35.6 × 3.8 × 66 cm)
InscriptionsEmbossed in top left corner "TCB" with lightning streak; top right corner, "TLC" with lightning streak.

Front of plaque has embossed inscription "IN LOVING MEMORY OF / ELVIS AARON PRESLEY / 1935-1977 / CIVIC ARENA PITTSBURGH, PA. / APPEARANCES / JUNE 25-26, 1973 / NEW YEARS EVE, 1976 / A LEGENDARY PERFORMER WHO EARNED / THE LOVE AND RESPECT OF MILLIONS. / HIS PRESENCE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED. / DEDICATED BY THE FANS OF ELVIS PRESLEY JAN. 8, 1982".
Historical NotesPart of a collection from Civic Arena/Mellon Arena.
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