West Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Trinity
Dallas
| | The Margaret McDermott Bridge | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
1. The Trinity Marker
The Margaret McDermott Bridge is the second iconic bridge designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava in Dallas. This signature bridge is named after Margaret McDermott, wife of Eugene McDermott, philanthropist and one of the founders of Texas Instruments. The bridge is part of the Dallas Horseshoe Project which primarily focuses on rebuilding, expanding and improving mobility in the Mixmaster where IH-30 and IH-35 converge in downtown Dallas.
Echoing the arch shape of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge to the north and the course of the river below, the McDermott bridge's eastbound and westbound pedestrian and bicycle bridges use specific pathways to safely separate cyclists and slower moving pedestrians from traffic. The non-vehicular bridges are complemented by lighting and invite visitors to see the Trinity River and the cityscape at a slower pace.
Erected by City of Dallas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 32° 46.474′ N, 96° 49.324′ W. Marker is in Dallas,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lynching in America / The Lynching of William Taylor (a few steps from this marker); Jane Elkins (approx. Ύ mile away); Fire and Lynchings of 1860 (approx. Ύ mile away); The Triple Underpass (approx. 0.8 miles away); Site of First Ferry and Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Grassy Knoll (approx. 0.8 miles away); Abraham Zapruder (approx. 0.8 miles away); Alexander Cockrell / Sarah Horton Cockrell
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
2. The Trinity Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
3. Margaret McDermott Bridge
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
4. Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge
Visible from the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
