Bridges of Allegheny County
Photos by John Beale
From top: Connecting Oakland and Downtown to the South Side over the Monongahela River. Birmingham bridge, 1976. South Tenth Street Bridge, 1933. Liberty Bridge, 1928. Panhandle Bridge, 1903. Smithfield Street Bridge, 1883.
November 20, 2010
Whether they’re crossing chasms, spanning rivers or connecting communities, bridges have always been the metaphoric heart of Pittsburgh.
Their architects and builders— from 18th-century military pragmatists to the best design firms in the world—have expanded the art of the possible, from the humble to the magnificent, from arch to suspension to truss. Presented here is the work of photographer John Beale, who for the past year has documented the bridges of our region.
John Beale is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State. His photography has been published extensively by major newspapers, magazines, and websites. His work has been recognized with numerous regional and national awards.
