Bigelow, Edward Manning, 1850-1916

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Edward Manning Bigelow served as Chief of the Dept. of Public Works from 1888 to 1895, during which time he conceived and carried out plans for two city parks, Highland and Schenley.

From the description of Edward Manning Bigelow papers 1888-1898. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 39392563

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referencedIn Alger, Horatio, 1832-1899. [Letter from Horatio Alger to his friend Edward Bigelow. Letter from Edward to Alger and Letter from Edward to his "dear Sister."]. Northern Illinois University
creatorOf Bigelow, Edward Manning, 1850-1916. Edward Manning Bigelow papers 1888-1898. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
referencedIn Robert B. and Thomas D. Carnahan Papers, 1865-1924 [manuscript] Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
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correspondedWith Alger, Horatio, 1832-1899. person
associatedWith Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919. person
associatedWith Highland Park (Pittsburgh, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Schenley, Mary, 827-1903. person
associatedWith Schenley Park (Pittsburgh, Pa.) corporateBody
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Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
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Parks
Public works
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Birth 1850-11-06

Death 1916-12-20

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