Pittsburgh Main Thoroughfares and the Down Town District

Frederick Law Olmsted

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Anson Street Press
28 March 2025

City & town planning - architectural aspects; Highway & traffic engineering; Travel & holiday guides

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""Pittsburgh Main Thoroughfares and the Down Town District: Improvements Necessary to Meet the City's Present and Future Needs"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the urban planning challenges faced by a burgeoning industrial city. Authored by Frederick Law Olmsted, this detailed study explores the vital role of city streets, transportation, and infrastructure in Pittsburgh's development.

Originally prepared to address the city's pressing needs, this work delves into specific improvements necessary to manage Pittsburgh's growth. Olmsted's insights provide a valuable historical perspective on urban planning principles. The book examines the layout of main thoroughfares and the efficient function of the downtown district.

A valuable resource for those interested in the history of Pittsburgh, urban planning, and the evolution of city infrastructure. It is a timeless exploration of the challenges and solutions involved in creating a functional and thriving urban environment.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Frederick Law Olmsted
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 526g
ISBN: 9781023176484
ISBN 10: 1023176483
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 28 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active