Pittsburgh's Smithfield Street Bridge Ornament by JP Diroll

The artisans of Wendell August have partnered with Pittsburgh photographer, JP Diroll, to create a limited edition City of Bridges ornament series, highlighting iconic bridges throughout the city of Pittsburgh. JP's captivating photos combined with our metal artistry capture the detail and architecture of the amazing structures that help define the city. In this five year series, we will unveil a new bridge design each year from 2016 through 2021. The Smithfield Street Bridge is often deemed Pittsburgh's most important historic bridge. It has been designated a National Historic Civic Engineering Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. Built between 1881 and 1883, the present bridge is the third bridge in its site and remains the second oldest bridge in the United States.