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Construction Begins
October 4, 1926
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Title
Construction Begins
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
October 4, 1926
Identifier
CTL003.UA
Description
The start of construction on the Cathedral of Learning, looking west. Frick Acres buildings are still visible as the land begins its transformation. The buildings were removed gradually throughout the early construction process. The Masonic Temple, the Syria Mosque, the Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA), and the Soldier's and Sailor's Memorial Hall are also visible.
Type
still image
Genre
photographs
Subject
Buildings--Design and construction
Blue collar workers
Cathedral of Learning (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Geographic Subjects
Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Source
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs, 1884-present
Collection
Pitt Photographs
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs
Pitt Campus Life
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
Rights Information
Copyright Not Evaluated. The copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.
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