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Author, engineer, and bridge historian Todd Wilson, co-author of Pittsburgh's Bridges, presents an engaging lecture exploring the rich history and engineering legacy of Pittsburgh's iconic bridges. Wilson highlights how Pittsburgh's unique landscape defined by the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, along with steep hillsides and deep ravines necessitated innovative bridge designs that helped transform the city into the renowned "City of Bridges."
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city of bridges,engineering legacy,pittsburgh, pennsylvania,todd wilson,unique landscape,monongahela lecture series: spanning three rivers,pittsburgh bridges
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History & Museums
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