The Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct of the Pennsylvania Railroad is located along Washington Boulevard in the Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar/Homewood neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It carries the Brilliant Branch, a small connector railway, and was built in 1902. It was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2003.[1]
| Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct of the Pennsylvania Railroad | |
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| Location | Along Washington Boulevard, Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar/Homewood, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Coordinates | 40°27′44″N 79°54′18″W / 40.46222°N 79.90500°W |
| Built | 1902 |
| Architect | William H. Brown |
| Designated | 2003[1] |
  Location of Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Pittsburgh | |
See also
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edit- ^ a b Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 (PDF). Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. 2010. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct (Pittsburgh).
- Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. PA-555, "Pennsylvania Railroad, Brilliant Cut-Off, South Wye, Linden Avenue at Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA", 1 photo, 4 data pages, 1 photo caption page
- Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct over Silver Lake at Pghbridges.com
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