The Mount Rushmore

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Pittsburgh Bridge Literature

“Opening a book is a bridge to opening a mind.”

—Anonymous English Teacher Who Has Previously Used Bridges To Get To Destinations

Hot Metal Bridge: A Pittsburgh Musical by Paumanok TPI This is incredible. How many bridges have had a musical made about them? We don’t know of any others. Rather than monopolize the words on this page with our own detailed thoughts about this masterpiece, we will let the description of it from ThriftBooks.com do the talking:

"Hot Metal Bridge" is a musical journey through the sights and sounds of Pittsburgh, celebrating the city's rich history with ten original songs and dance numbers. Featuring such favorites as "The Ballad of Joe Hammer," "Dance Down The Boulevard of the Allies," the "Coal Side Slide," the "Shady Side Shuffle," and the "Monongahela Romp," this heartfelt tribute to the Steel City captures the unique character of Pittsburgh and its people. With its catchy songs, stunning choreography, and colorful sets, "Hot Metal Bridge" is a must-see production for anyone who loves music, theater, or the Steel City. Now available for purchase, this captivating musical is a cherished addition to any collection.

That is certainly true as we have added it here to the our “cherished collection” of four: The Mount Rushmore of Pittsburgh Bridge Literature.

Flying Off the Bridge to Nowhere! And Other Tales of Pittsburgh Bridges This is award-winning documentary was obviously a bridge to winning awards. But not only that, perhaps nothing will get you more excited about Pittsburgh Bridges than this revolutionary 1990 documentary that could be said to be the bridge to the present-day rise in contemporary documentary popularity. You doubt that? Grab a healthy glass of whiskey and take a look for yourself. While a surprising number of books have been written about Pittsburgh Bridges, this soars past them all to this Mount Rushmore. Why? Grab your popcorn and see for yourself.

The Mount Rushmore of Pittsburgh Bridges This may be controversial because some may call it incestuous including a Mount Rushmore that we constructed on this Mount Rushmore of Pittsburgh Bridge Literature. But take a trip to the Mount Rushmore of Pittsburgh Bridges yourself and you will have to admit that this is definitely not the worst kind of incest.

The Mount Rushmore of Pittsburgh Bridges That Did Not Make The Mount Rushmore of Pittsburgh Bridges Similar controversy may ensue for this selection as noted for the previous one. But Great Bridges and Great Bridge Literature must be immune to all of the surrounding noise and just focus on their job at hand. Otherwise, people die (citation: bridge collapses). So we have to do the right thing by including the best of the best here, regardless of whether or not it is ultimately a bridge to our own criticism. In that way, we are like only the best characteristics of Colonel Nathan R. Jessup: we do the dirty work so you can enjoy your dinner parties. We should also note the amazing feat of Great Bridges on The Mount Rushmore of Pittsburgh Bridges That Did Not Make The Mount Rushmore of Pittsburgh Bridges as they have now successfully made two Mount Rushmores (that one and this one)! #NeverGiveUpAndYourTimeWillCome