Construction in Progress

October 18, 1930

Title
Construction in Progress
Date
October 18, 1930
Identifier
CTL034.UA
Description
View of construction progress on the Cathedral of Learning showing a nearly completed main structure. 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.).
Cathedral of Learning (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Design and construction.
Geographic Subjects
Oakland
Source
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs, 1884-present
Collection
Pitt Photographs
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs
Pitt Campus Life
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
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