City boosters conceived their ambitious construction plans during the economic boom we call the Roaring Twenties.
Twilight brings out the character of Pittsburgh's steel bridges.
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City boosters conceived their ambitious construction plans during the economic boom we call the Roaring Twenties. |
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City leaders saw the growth of the automobile in American culture. They believed that prosperity would spread and grow forever if people could move quickly and easily around the city. |
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By the time they finished their plans, the boom had turned to bust. Construction began at the start of the Great Depression. |
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No bridges could sustain the wild times of the 1920's, not while the economy of the entire world whithered. |
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Now we feel grateful for the legacy the bridges represent. Born in that boom and bust 70 years ago, today they scream, "Don't worry! Think big!" |
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We may not leave anything so tangible for our heirs, 70 years from now. |
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As the bridges joined Pittsburgh physically, maybe our legacy will be intangible but no less a cradle of community.
After all, here you are, looking at some guy's pictures of Pittsburgh.
Where are you right now? Have you posted any pictures on the web lately? |
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