Michael Keaton was in the Strip District on Monday for the inaugural induction ceremony at Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame. 

The new tourist attraction in front of the Strip District Terminal on Smallman Street at 19th honors southwestern Pennsylvanians who have left their mark not just on Pittsburgh but on the world. 

"There's nothing like being recognized by your hometown, because it's actually the place that makes you who you are," Keaton said. 

Ten people were inducted on Monday, including pioneering journalist Nellie Bly, industrial barron Andrew Carnegie and rewnowned playwright August Wilson. 

"He took his community and spun gold with his words on the paper," said Constanza Romero Wilson, August Wilson's widow. 

Environmentalist Rachel Carson, pop art icon Andy Warhol, polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk and former Pirate Roberto Clemente were also among the first stars. 

"We're very proud that this is our home. Puerto Rico obviously is where Roberto Clemente was born, but today, he's a Puerto Rican yinzer forever," said Roberto Clemente Jr. 

Jazz great and inductee George Benson of the Hill District spoke by video about the honor. The family of Fred Rogers spoke as well. Actor Michael Keaton was the final person honored. 

"This star, I hope when you, mostly kids, when you walk through here and they look down at this star of mine and the star of all these people, I hope they look up and they just wonder what's possible. This means the world to me." 

Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame features 10 granite blocks, with each stone embedded with a bronze star and plaque honoring the inductees. The nonprofit behind the project asked the public for nominations before picking the inaugural class. Nominations will be open again in January. 

"I was just in New York City and I was in a car, driving with a cab driver, I think, or someone was taking me somewhere, and he said, 'Everyone I know from Pittsburgh loves being from Pittsburgh.' And it's true. Such a great place," Keaton said.