Northward View of Cathedral of Learning

October 25, 1926

Title
Northward View of Cathedral of Learning
Date
October 25, 1926
Identifier
CTL005.UA
Description
View of the Cathedral construction site looking north showing further excavation and the Dinky track used to transport construction materials throughout the site. The University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, championed by Chancellor John Bowman, was built from 1926-1936 and dedicated in 1937. It is the second-tallest education building in the world at 42 stories and 535 feet tall. The Gothic-style Cathedral was designed by Charles Klauder and the general contractor was Stone and Webster. It serves as the geographic and traditional center of campus.
Extent
8 x 10 in.
Type
still image
Genre
photographs
photographic prints
gelatin silver prints
Subject
Buildings--Design and construction
Geographic Subjects
Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Source
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs, 1884-present
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
Collection
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs
Rights Information
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