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, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in West Dallas. Marker is on Beckley Avenue near Commerce Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lynching of William Taylor (a few steps from this marker); 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 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark (approx. 0.8 miles away); John Neely Bryan and Margaret Beeman Bryan (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Bilbo Jitney Line (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
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 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
