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c1970's 35mm Slide Pittsburgh Fort Duquesne Bridge Point Collapse River American
The image captures a panoramic view of the Fort Duquesne Bridge spanning a wide river in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the 1970s. A notable feature is the partially collapsed Point Bridge, a truss structure, with its sections submerged in the water, showing a significant event. On the riverbank, a dark barge or flatboat is docked, accompanied by a visible crane structure, showing ongoing industrial or recovery operations.
Below the main bridge, a multi-lane highway is visible with two vehicles, a white van and a dark sedan, along with several streetlights. The far riverbank is characterized by industrial buildings featuring multiple smokestacks and various structures, typical of Pittsburgh's industrial heritage. Distant hills covered in trees form the horizon under a hazy light blue sky, contributing to the atmospheric quality of the scene.
This slide offers a compelling glimpse into Pittsburgh's urban landscape and infrastructure during a specific period, interested in American industrial history and bridge engineering. The composition effectively frames the scale of the bridges and the surrounding environment. The slide exhibits some dust and minor scratches, but the overall color rendition remains good. SKU: A2-4-03
