Civic Arena

Completed in 1961 by American Bridge, the Civic Arena featured a 409′ diameter dome roof with six movable leaves and two fixed leaves, supported by a cantilever space frame. The leaves moved on three tracks with 175# rails.

Project Details

  • Owner: Public Auditor. Author. of Pitts. & Allegheny Cnty
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Performed as: American Bridge Company
  • Project value: $701,001.00
  • Completion Date: September 1961