Construction on Bigelow Boulevard

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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.
Location
Oakland
Address
Bigelow Boulevard
Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection
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Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection, 1901-2002, AIS.1971.05, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh Original URL
Subjects
Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.); Bigelow Boulevard (Pittsburgh, Pa.); I2049
Identifier
715.205943.CP
Rights
Public Domain - Anybody may use this photo for any purpose
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