Construction on Bigelow Boulevard

November 1920

Title
Construction on Bigelow Boulevard
Creator
Pittsburgh (Pa.). City Photographer
Date
November 1920
Identifier
715.205943.CP
Description
from November 8 to 18, 1920, repeated landslides occurred below Bigelow Boulevard due to heavy rainfall. Engineers waged a losing fight in their efforts to stop the slides and protect the Pennsylvania Railroad Tracks. The thee-mile boulevard was built to connect the new Schenley Park with the downtown triangle. The road is named in honor of Edward Manning Bigelow, known as the "father of Pittsburgh's parks," who was appointed City Engineer in 1880. Bigelow forged major improvements in boulevards, waterworks, and parks. This view shows a temporary bridge under construction.
Extent
6.5 x 8.5 in.
Type
still image
Genre
photographs
Subject
Streets
Geographic Subjects
Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Source
Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection, 1901-2000
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
Collection
Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection
Rights Information
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