Northward View of Cathedral of Learning

October 25, 1926

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Title
Northward View of Cathedral of Learning
Creator
Unknown
Creator
Unknown
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.
Place of Publication
Oakland
Type
still image
Subject
Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Design and construction.
Geographic Subjects
Oakland
Source
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs, 1884-present
Collection
Pitt Photographs
Pitt Campus Life
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
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Northward View of Cathedral of Learning

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