Pittsburgh Walk of Fame Gets a New Sign Ahead of 2026 Induction Ceremony
The granite sign was made through a collaboration between a handful of local companies.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PITTSBURGH WALK OF FAME
Ahead of the upcoming induction ceremony on Oct. 13, the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame has gotten a glow up.
A new granite sign was unveiled this week at the Strip District Terminal on Smallman Street to mark the location of the Walk of Fame, and officials say it represents the city’s industrial spirit.
The granite slabs used on the sign were a gift to the organization from the Pittsburgh-based company Armina Stone, with the engraving of the Walk of Fame’s logo provided as an in-kind service by Buono Brothers Memorials of Dravosburg. Additionally, the sign was designed by Kolano Design of East Liberty and constructed by Signarama in Monroeville.
“We’re honored that so many people worked together to create this beautiful welcome to the Walk, and we’re particularly grateful for the generosity of Armina Stone and Buono Brothers,” says Nancy Polinsky Johnson, founder and executive director of the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.
The attraction, which launched in October 2025, honors Southwestern Pennsylvanians who have had an impact on the nation’s cultural heritage. It features bronze stars with the inductees’ names embedded in the Smallman Street sidewalk, along with narrative plaques briefly describing their accomplishments.
The first 10 Pittsburghers — George Benson, Nellie Bly, Andrew Carnegie, Rachel Carson, Roberto Clemente, Michael Keaton, Fred Rogers, Jonas Salk, Andy Warhol and August Wilson — were inducted last year. On Oct. 13, a new cohort of local legends will join the lineup: sportscaster and creator of the Terrible Towel Myron Cope, dancer and choreographer Martha Graham, photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris, Pittsburgh Steeler and civic leader Franco Harris, entrepreneur H. J. Heinz, actress and singer Shirley Jones, Pittsburgh Penguins player/owner and philanthropist Mario Lemieux, composer Henry Mancini, actor Jimmy Stewart and inventor and industrialist George Westinghouse.
Armina Stone officials say the goal is to celebrate the region’s changemakers and movers.
“Pittsburgh is home for Armina Stone, it’s where our story began,” says Emre Basman, the company’s founder and CEO. “We’re proud to donate the granite for the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame welcome sign and to play a small part in celebrating the people from here who have made an impact on our nation. It’s exciting to know this will be something Pittsburghers and visitors will see for years to come.”
Mario Lemieux is scheduled to appear at the induction ceremony, which will take place Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at The Terminal. The one-hour ceremony is open to the public;Smallman Street will be closed from 17th to 21st streets to accommodate the event, which also will feature a performance by River City Brass.
