David McCullough Bridge - Wikipedia
WebThe David McCullough Bridge, commonly and historically known as the 16th Street Bridge, is a steel trussed through arch bridge that spans the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 16th Street Bridge replaced the Mechanics Street Bridge, completed at the behest of the State of Pennsylvania in 1838. [3]
The Fascinating History of the David McCullough Bridge | Pittsburgh ...
WebFeb 22, 2017 · More than 80 years later, the David McCullough Bridge still stands as an engineering and architectural highlight among the city’s many spans. 1923. The year the modern Sixteenth Street Bridge was completed. 2013. The year it was renamed for Pulitzer-winning writer and Pittsburgh native David McCullough. 1,996 feet.
16th Street Bridge (David McCullough Bridge)
WebJun 12, 2004 · David McCullough Bridge. Primary Photographer (s): Nathan Holth and Rick McOmber. Bridge Documented: June 12, 2004, July 16, 2011, and July 1, 2014. Facility Carried / Feature Intersected. 16th Street Over Allegheny River. Location. Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: United States. Structure Type.
David McCullough Bridge - Wikiwand
WebThe David McCullough Bridge, commonly and historically known as the 16th Street Bridge, is a steel trussed through arch bridge that spans the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh’s 16th Street Bridge officially named in historian’s honor
WebJul 7, 2013 · Pittsburgh native, David McCullough, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, stands on the 16th Street Bridge on Friday. The bridge will...
The 16th Street Bridge in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Beautiful
WebSep 19, 2023 · The 16th Street Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an iconic landmark that carries a history as rich and fascinating as the city itself. Its legacy spans over a century, and its structural beauty is a testament to the city’s architectural prowess and industrial past.
16th Street Bridge renamed for David McCullough - WTAE-TV Pittsburgh …
WebJul 8, 2013 · The 16th Street Bridge was renamed Sunday for Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough on his 80th birthday. McCullough is a Pittsburgh native who attended Shady Side Academy and...
Sixteenth Street Bridge | SAH ARCHIPEDIA
WebDavid McCullough Bridge. 1923, Warren and Wetmore, James Chalfant, engineer. 16th St. and the Allegheny River. (Photograph by Perry Quan, CC BY-SA 2.0) (Photograph by Jim Henderson) ☰ SEE METADATA.
16th Street Bridge Renamed In Honor Of Local Historian
WebJul 8, 2013 · David McCullough spent his life pouring over history and teaching what he learned. How do you leave a legacy for the future? Some donate money, while others try to teach future generations.
Pittsburgh bridge renamed for historian McCullough
WebPITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh bridge has been renamed for Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough on his 80th birthday. County officials gathered Sunday to rename the 16th Street Bridge in ...
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