Downtown in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ninth Street Bridge
(Rachel Carson Bridge)
— Historic Landmark —
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 5, 2011
1. Ninth Street Bridge Marker
Department of Public Works, Allegheny County, Engineers
Erected 1927 by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list.
Location. 40° 26.736′ N, 79° 59.945′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Ninth Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Ninth Street. Ninth Street Bridge spans the Allegheny River from downtown Pittsburgh to the North Shore. Also known as the Rachel Carson Bridge in recognition of the environmentalist who was born and lived near Pittsburgh. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seventh Street Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Lafayette (about 700 feet away); Aria Cultural District Lofts (about 700 feet away); The Three Sisters Bridges (about 700 feet away); Sisters of Mercy (about 800 feet
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Also see . . .
1. Ninth Street Bridge (Rachel Carson Bridge). Historic Bridges Database (Submitted on October 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Rachel Carson at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on October 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 5, 2011
2. Ninth Street Bridge Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 5, 2011
3. Ninth Street Bridge Dedication Plaque
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 5, 2011
4. Rachel Carson Bridge Banner
Placed at various points across the bridge
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 5, 2011
5. Ninth Street Bridge
Taken from Riverfront Park on Pittsburgh's North Shore
Photographed By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1944
6. Rachel Carson
Author of Silent Spring
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
