Misplaced Pages

#650349

62-742: The only cable suspension bridge that is located in Allegheny County , its 725-foot (221 m) main span is the longest on the Monongahela River. The bridge was renamed on Labor Day 2007 for Philip Murray , the first president of the United Steelworkers of America . Built between 1931 and 1933, this bridge connects South Tenth Street on the South Side to Second Avenue and the Armstrong Tunnel under

124-418: A whiskey excise tax. Farmers who had depended on whiskey income refused to pay and started the so-called Whiskey Rebellion after driving off tax collector John Neville . After a series of demonstrations by farmers, President George Washington sent troops to suppress the frontier rebellion. The area developed rapidly through the 1800s with industrialization. It became the nation's prime steel producer by

186-517: A county council with 15 members (13 elected by district, two elected county-wide), and an appointed county manager. The changes were intended to maintain a separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches while providing greater citizen control. The county has 130 self-governing municipalities, the most in the state. ( Luzerne is second with 76). The county has one Second Class City (Pittsburgh) and three Third Class Cities ( Clairton , Duquesne , and McKeesport ). A 2004 study found

248-590: A petition to restore the geese which gathered enough signatures to win approval from the Allegheny County Council . Kaulen repainted the geese with official permission in October, 2018. Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Allegheny County ( / ˌ æ l ɪ ˈ ɡ eɪ n i / AL -ig- AY -nee ) is a county in Pennsylvania , United States. As of the 2020 census, the population

310-506: A post in the area. They sent 41 Virginians to build Fort Prince George . The French learned of the plan and sent an army to capture the fort. They resumed building it and added increased defensive fortification, renaming it as Fort Duquesne . Given its strategic location at the Ohio, Fort Duquesne became an important focal point of the French and Indian War . The first British attempt to retake

372-440: A referendum to explore a merger with Pittsburgh. In 2021, a joint task force was formed to study the feasibility and impact of such a merger. The task force is expected to issue a report by June 2022. If both Wilkinsburg and Pittsburgh councils approve the merger, it would then need approval from the state legislature and governor before taking effect. Another recent proposal is from Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED), which

434-489: Is Pittsburgh Regional Transit . The Allegheny County Department of Public Works oversees infrastructure, maintenance, and engineering services in the county. The Three Rivers Heritage Trail provides uninterrupted bicycle and pedestrian connections along the three rivers in the city, and the Great Allegheny Passage trail runs from downtown Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. The Allegheny County Airport

496-951: Is at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers in Downtown Pittsburgh , and Allegheny Islands State Park is in the Allegheny River in Harmar Township and is undeveloped as of August 2010. Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 203 is also located in Allegheny County providing hunting and other activities. Allegheny Land Trust, a regional land conservation group headquartered in Sewickley , has purchased land in Allegheny County for use as public green spaces for scenic and recreational purposes. In 2012 it pursued land formerly owned by

558-455: Is ranked in the top ten among US cities hosting headquarters of Fortune 500 corporations, including U.S. Steel Corporation, PNC Financial Services Group, PPG Industries , and H. J. Heinz Company . The county leads the state in number of defense contractors supplying the U.S. military. School districts include: These private schools provide special education for disabled students: Allegheny County's public transportation provider

620-530: Is seeking to enter into an agreement with a consultant to carry out historic preservation compliance activities for projects funded by various federal programs. The consultant would help ACED develop a Programmatic Memorandum of Agreement (PMOA) with the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and other stakeholders to streamline the review process for projects that may affect historic properties within

682-741: Is the original airport for Pittsburgh and houses a number of flight schools, charter flight operations, and medevac operations. It is owned and operated by The Allegheny County Airport Authority. Pittsburgh International Airport is the major passenger airport for the county with service to many destinations on several airlines. Like the Allegheny County Airport, it is also owned and operated by The Allegheny County Airport Authority. For information about major state roads, see list of State Routes in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Belt System . There are two Pennsylvania state parks in Allegheny County. Point State Park

SECTION 10

#1732794037651

744-600: The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers , he was elected to Pittsburgh City Council , serving four terms. Peter J. McArdle was born in Belpre, Ohio on July 17, 1874. He grew up in Muncie, Indiana and then moved to Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania in 1905 when he was elected as president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers . McArdle's home in later life was on Bigham Street in

806-590: The Bluff . A staircase leads from the northern terminus of the bridge up to the campus of Duquesne University on the Bluff . In 2015, the bridge was one of three bridges to have bike specific lanes installed. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The Tenth Street Bridge is 1,275 feet (389 m) long and has a main span of 725 feet (221 m). It is the only conventional cable suspension bridge in Allegheny County , unlike

868-678: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America , with 24,718 Lutherans in 77 congregations; the American Baptist Churches USA , with 17,148 Baptists in 42 congregations; the Assemblies of God , with 12,398 Pentecostals in 30 congregations; Reform Judaism , with 8,483 Jews in 6 congregations; the 7,780 Episcopal Church (United States) , with 7,780 Episcopalians in 19 congregations; and Hinduism in

930-556: The Mount Washington neighborhood of Pittsburgh . He died there on January 1, 1940, and was buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pittsburgh. His son, Joseph A. McArdle , became a Pittsburgh city councilmember and United States Congressman. His great-grandson is actor Zachary Quinto ; their family story was featured on the 2022 series finale of Who Do You Think You Are? , an NBC television series that explores

992-488: The Three Sisters which use eyebars instead of cables. The two cables, each 13 inches (33 cm) in diameter, are anchored in concrete vaults at either end of the span and travel over two 160-foot (49 m) towers resting on stone piers. Suspender cables, arranged in pairs which are spaced 25 feet (7.6 m) apart, transfer the load of the bridge deck to the main cables. There are 28 sets of suspender cables on

1054-576: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 745 square miles (1,930 km ), of which 730 square miles (1,900 km ) is land and 14 square miles (36 km ) (1.9%) is water. Four major rivers traverse Allegheny County: the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River converge at Downtown Pittsburgh to form the Ohio River . The Youghiogheny River flows into the Monongahela River at McKeesport , 10 miles (16 km) to

1116-606: The 19th and early 20th centuries; prior to the Great Depression , Pittsburgh and Allegheny County had been majority Republican. Since the Great Depression on the state and national levels, the Democratic Party has been dominant in county-level politics. It is by far the most Democratic county in western Pennsylvania. For much of the time between the Great Depression and the turn of the millennium, it

1178-544: The County Council, which is composed of 15 members elected for four-year terms from 13 single-member districts and 2 At-Large representatives, currently occupied by Bethany Hallam and Sam DeMarco. The council functions as the primary legislative and policy-making body of the county. The current County Council President is Patrick Catena, a Democrat who represents District 4 and was elected by his fellow council members in 2018 and 2020. The judicial branch consists of

1240-620: The County Executive, who is elected for a four-year term and serves as the chief executive officer of the county; and the County Manager, who is appointed by the County Executive and oversees the daily operations of the county departments. The current County Executive is Sara Innamorato , a Democrat who took office in 2024. The current County Manager is William D. McKain, who was appointed by Fitzgerald in 2012 and reappointed in 2016 and 2020. The legislative branch consists of

1302-582: The Court of Common Pleas, which is the general trial court of the county; and the Magisterial District Courts, which are lower courts that handle minor criminal and civil cases. The judges of these courts are elected for ten-year terms. The current President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas is Kimberly Berkeley Clark, who was elected by her fellow judges in 2018 for a five-year term. Allegheny County has 130 self-governing municipalities,

SECTION 20

#1732794037651

1364-735: The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company in Richland Township . In 2020, it received a grant to convert a former country club into a public green space. In December 2020, it donated 20 undeveloped acres across three parcels in Hampton to expand North Park . Peter J. McArdle Peter J. McArdle (1874–1940) also known as P. J. McArdle was a labor activist and local politician in Pittsburgh . A rolling mill worker and union council member influential in

1426-475: The US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh is the second (after Laredo, Texas ) busiest inland port in the nation. US steel production declined late in the 20th century, and Allegheny County's economy began a shift to other industries. It is presently known for its hospitals, universities, and industrial centers. Despite the decline of heavy industry , Pittsburgh is home to a number of major companies and

1488-491: The United States , with 6,700 Hindus in four temples . Altogether, 60.6% of the population was claimed as members by religious congregations, although members of historically African-American denominations were underrepresented due to incomplete information. In 2014, Allegheny County had 794 religious organizations, the 11th most out of all US counties. As of the 2010 census , there were 1,223,348 people living in

1550-426: The age of 18 living with them, 46.10% were married couples living together, 12.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.10% were non-families. Some 32.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.96. The age distribution of the population shows 21.90% under

1612-426: The age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40. For every 100 females, there were 90.00 males; for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.20 males. In the late 18th century, farming played a critical role in the growth of the area. There was a surplus of grain due to transportation difficulties in linking with

1674-507: The bridge cables. The Tenth Street Bridge is known locally for its painted figures of four geese (sometimes described as dinosaurs or "dino-geese") at the top of the south tower, described as "quirky icons" by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . Originally an unsanctioned work of street art created in the 1990s, the geese were painted over when the bridge was repainted in 2018. The original artist, Tim Kaulen, launched

1736-763: The colonial era , historic native groups known by the colonists to settle in the area included members of western nations of the Iroquois , such as the Seneca; the Lenape , who had been pushed from the East by European-American settlers; the Shawnee , who also had territory in Ohio; and the Mingo , a group made up of a variety of peoples from more eastern tribes. European fur traders such as Peter Chartier established trading posts in

1798-437: The county would be better served by consolidating the southeastern portion of the county (which includes many small communities with modest economies) into a large municipality ("Rivers City") with a combined population of approximately 250,000. Allegheny County has a Home Rule Charter form of government since 2000. The county has three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. The executive branch consists of

1860-576: The county. ACED issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for this service in January 2022 and expects to select a consultant by March 2022. As of 4 March 2024, there were 902,957 registered voters in the county; a majority were Democrats. There were 508,935 registered Democrats , 257,857 registered Republicans , 97,708 registered as independents and 38,457 registered with other parties . Chart of voter registration The Republican Party had been historically dominant in county-level politics in

1922-441: The county. The population density was 1,676 people per square mile (647 people/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 82.87% White, 14.39% Black or African American, 2.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. About 1.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. At the 2000 census , there were 1,281,666 people, 537,150 households, and 332,495 families living in

South Tenth Street Bridge - Misplaced Pages Continue

1984-679: The county. The population density was 1,755 people per square mile (678 people/km ). There were 583,646 housing units at an average density of 799 per square mile (308/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 84.33% White, 12.41% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 1.69% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. About 0.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.0% were of German , 15.0% Italian , 12.7% Irish , 7.5% Polish and 5.1% English ancestry. 93.5% spoke English and 1.3% Spanish as their first language. There were 537,150 households, out of which 26.40% had children under

2046-422: The eastern portion of the state. As a result, the farmers distilled the grain into whiskey , which significantly helped the farmers financially. The area quickly became a key manufacturing area in the young nation. Coupled with deposits of iron and coal, and the easy access to waterways for barge traffic, the city quickly became one of the most important steel producing areas in the world. Based on 2007 data from

2108-603: The eighteenth century, both the French and the British competed for control over the local rivers in this frontier territory of North America. Native American bands and tribes allied with the colonists to differing degrees, often based on their trading relationships. The British sent Major George Washington to expel the French from their posts, with no success. He also nearly drowned in the ice-filled Allegheny River while returning to camp. The English tried again in 1754 to establish

2170-592: The end of the American Revolutionary War, in 1780 Pennsylvania and Virginia agreed to extend the Mason–Dixon line westward. This region was assigned to Pennsylvania. From 1781 until 1788, much of what Virginia had claimed as part of Yohogania County was administered as a part of the newly created Washington County, Pennsylvania . Allegheny County was officially created on September 24, 1788, from parts of Washington and Westmoreland counties. It

2232-476: The family histories of celebrities. A rolling mill worker and union council member who became influential in the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers , Peter J. McArdle hosted the union's 1909 convention and was also involved in the Steel strike of 1919 . McArdle was then elected to Pittsburgh City Council , serving from 1911 to 1913. In 1912, he was a member of the city's planning commission when

2294-403: The flag ship; City of Parkersburg , Charles Brown , Alice Brown , Exporter , Sam Brown , Boaz , Raymond Horner , Swan , Sunshine , I. C. Woodward , Cruiser , Volunteer , A. R. Budd , J. C. Risher , Clyde , Rival , Voyager , Jim Brown , Rover , Charlie Clarke , Robt. J. Jenkins , Slipper , Bertha , Midland Sam Barnum , Cadet , Twilight , and Troubadour . According to

2356-492: The fort, the Braddock Expedition , failed miserably. In 1758 British forces under General John Forbes recaptured the fort; he had it destroyed to prevent any use by the French. The British built a new, larger fort on the site, including a moat, and named it Fort Pitt . The historic site has been preserved as Pittsburgh's Point State Park . Under their colonial charters, both Pennsylvania and Virginia claimed

2418-518: The highest vote percentage for a Democrat since Michael Dukakis in 1988 and the most votes for a Democrat since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. In the 21st century, populist turns to the GOP from nearly all of Appalachia in general and western Pennsylvania in particular have left the county as one of the few in the region that still supports the Democrats at a high level. Source In 2010 statistics,

2480-638: The largest religious group in Allegheny County was the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh , with 460,672 Catholics worshipping at 179 parishes; followed by the United Methodist Church , with 44,204 Methodists in 100 congregations; the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America , with 42,838 Presbyterians in 145 congregations; non-denominational Protestants, with 33,103 adherents in 85 congregations;

2542-615: The late 19th century and Pittsburgh was nicknamed "Steel Capital of the World". In 1913, the county's 125th anniversary was celebrated with a week-long series of events. The final day, September 27, was marked by a steamboat parade of 30 paddle wheelers . They traveled from Monongahela Wharf down the Ohio to the Davis Island Dam . The boats in line were the Steel City (formerly the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati packet Virginia ),

South Tenth Street Bridge - Misplaced Pages Continue

2604-413: The main span and 10 on each side span. The towers and railings are decorated with Streamline Moderne details, attributed to architect Stanley Roush. The bridge superstructure is painted in the signature "Aztec Gold" color used on several other downtown bridges in Pittsburgh. A private toll bridge connecting what was then the borough of Birmingham to Pittsburgh at McKee Street (now South 10th Street)

2666-517: The most in the state. These include one city (Pittsburgh), 96 boroughs, 30 townships, and two home rule municipalities (Bethel Park and McCandless). Each municipality has its own elected officials, such as mayor, council, commissioners, supervisors, etc., and its own local services, such as police, fire, public works, etc. Some municipalities also have their own municipal authorities that provide services such as water, sewer, transit, etc. There have been several proposals to consolidate or merge some of

2728-492: The municipalities in Allegheny County, either with each other or with the City of Pittsburgh, to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance regional cooperation. However, none of these proposals have been implemented so far. One of the most recent proposals is from Wilkinsburg , a borough that borders Pittsburgh and faces financial challenges due to declining population and tax base. In 2020, Wilkinsburg residents voted to approve

2790-668: The region in the early eighteenth century. In 1749, Captain Pierre Joseph Céloron de Blainville claimed the Ohio Valley and all of western Pennsylvania for King Louis XV of France . The captain traveled along the Ohio and Allegheny rivers. He installed lead plates in the ground to mark the land for France. Most of the towns during that era were developed along waterways , which were the primary transportation routes, as well as providing water for domestic uses. Through

2852-531: The region that is now Allegheny County. Pennsylvania administered most of the region as part of its Westmoreland County . Virginia considered everything south of the Ohio River and east of the Allegheny River to be part of its Yohogania County , and governed it from Fort Dunmore . In addition, parts of the county were located in the proposed British colony of Vandalia and the proposed U.S. state of Westsylvania . The overlapping boundaries, multiple governments, and confused deed claims soon proved unworkable. Near

2914-575: The southeast. There are several islands in these courses. The rivers drain via the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico . Although the county's industrial growth resulted in clearcutting of the area's forests, a significant amount of woodland has regrown. Allegheny has a humid continental climate which is hot-summer, ( Dfa ) except in higher elevations, where it is warm-summer ( Dfb ). Until January 1, 2000, Allegheny County's government

2976-429: The turnpike. The company completed a three-span, covered wooden lattice truss bridge in 1859. In 1896, the city of Pittsburgh purchased the bridge for $ 305,000 and abolished the 1-cent toll. The wooden bridge was in poor condition by the early 1900s and was demolished in 1902. A new steel bridge was completed in 1904. This bridge was a five-span Pratt truss , 50 feet (15 m) wide and 1,400 feet (430 m) long. It

3038-409: The vote, Republican John McCain received 41%, and each of the three state row office winners ( Rob McCord for Treasurer, Jack Wagner for Auditor General, and Tom Corbett for Attorney General) also carried Allegheny. In 2016, despite Donald Trump being the first Republican to carry Pennsylvania since 1988, Hillary Clinton did slightly better than Barack Obama's 2012 vote total while Donald Trump

3100-544: Was 1,250,578, making it the state's second-most populous county , after Philadelphia County . Its county seat and most populous city is Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania's second most populous city. The county is part of the Greater Pittsburgh region of the commonwealth, and is the center of the Pittsburgh media market . Allegheny was the first county in Pennsylvania to be given a Native American name. It

3162-481: Was completed in 1978–79, including structural repairs, deck and sidewalk replacement, painting, and removal of the streetcar tracks. The bridge was rehabilitated again in 2017–19 by the American Bridge Company at a cost of $ 21.1 million. This project included replacement of the deck, sidewalks, and lighting, structural repairs, painting, waterproofing, and installation of a novel system to dehumidify

SECTION 50

#1732794037651

3224-663: Was completed in September, 1933, providing a highway connection from the south end of the bridge to the Liberty Tunnel and Mount Washington . In addition to road traffic, the bridge was also used by Pittsburgh Railways streetcars on the 53 Carrick route. The line was rerouted to the Smithfield Street Bridge in 1968. By the 1970s, many parts of the bridge had deteriorated, particularly the deck and electrical system. A $ 1.8 million rehabilitation project

3286-523: Was constructed on the two piers remaining from the previous bridge and two new piers. In 1927, the Armstrong Tunnel was completed, linking the north end of the bridge with Forbes Avenue . In 1928, Allegheny County voters approved a $ 43.7 million bond issue to fund a variety of public works, including the West End Bridge , McKees Rocks Bridge , Saw Mill Run Boulevard , Allegheny River Boulevard, and Allegheny County Airport . Also included

3348-587: Was defined under Pennsylvania's Second Class County Code. The county government was charged with all local activities, including elections, prisons, airports, public health, and city planning. All public offices were headed by elected citizens. There were three elected county commissioners. On January 1, 2000, the Home-Rule Charter went into effect. It replaced the three elected commissioners with an elected chief officer (the County Executive),

3410-511: Was designed by the office of Allegheny County Chief Engineer Vernon R. Covell , with architectural elements designed by Stanley Roush, and the contract for the superstructure was awarded to the American Bridge Company . The bridge was constructed in 1931–33. After construction of the piers and 116-foot (35 m) towers, workers on suspended catwalks began spinning the two 13-inch (33 cm) diameter steel cables in February, 1932. Each cable

3472-644: Was first proposed by the Birmingham Bridge and Road Company, incorporated in 1837. The company also had license to construct a turnpike along Denman Street (South 12th Street) extending to the Monongahela and Coal Hill Turnpike (modern day Arlington Avenue and William Street). The project languished for many years until the company was reincorporated as the Birmingham Bridge Company in 1853, having fully abandoned plans to construct

3534-463: Was formed to respond to pressure from the increase in settlers living in the area around Pittsburgh; this was designated as the county seat in 1791. The county originally extended north to the shores of Lake Erie ; it was reduced to its current borders by 1800. As population increased in the territory, other counties were organized. In the 1790s, the United States federal government imposed

3596-550: Was funding to replace the Tenth Street Bridge, which was considered to be unsafe for heavy vehicles even though it was not very old. Ownership of the bridge was also transferred from the city to Allegheny County. The existing bridge was demolished in 1931 by the Vang Construction Company, which was also responsible for building the substructure of the replacement bridge. The new suspension bridge

3658-505: Was named after the Lenape word for the Allegheny River . The meaning of "Allegheny" is uncertain. It is usually said to mean "fine river". Some historians state that the name may come from a Lenape account of an ancient mythical tribe called "Allegewi" , who lived along the river before being taken over by the Lenape. Prior to European contact, this area was settled for thousands of years by succeeding cultures of indigenous peoples. During

3720-448: Was the second-strongest Democratic bastion in Pennsylvania, behind only Philadelphia. In 2000, Democrat Al Gore won 56% of the vote and Republican George W. Bush won 41%. In 2004, Democrat John Kerry received 57% of the vote and Republican Bush received 41%. In 2006, Democrats Governor Ed Rendell and Senator Bob Casey Jr. won 59% and 65% of the vote in Allegheny County, respectively. In 2008, Democrat Barack Obama received 57% of

3782-419: Was the worst performing Republican in 20 years. In the 2018 Midterms , Democrats received an even higher percentage of the vote with Tom Wolf and Casey receiving approximately two thirds of the county's vote. This is an improvement over the approximately 55% each person received in the county in their last election in 2014 and 2012 respectively. In 2020, Joe Biden improved upon Clinton's performance, receiving

SECTION 60

#1732794037651

3844-413: Was wound from 19 bundles of 256 wires each, for a total of more than 2,500 miles (4,000 km) of wire in the entire bridge. After this work was complete, the structural steel superstructure and bridge deck were installed. The bridge opened with little fanfare on February 11, 1933. The total cost of the project was about $ 1.6 million. The Mount Washington Roadway Extension, now the P.J. McArdle Roadway,

#650349