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Coordinates: 47°14′44″N 122°26′07″W / 47.2455852°N 122.435410°W / 47.2455852; -122.435410
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Bridge of Glass
Coordinates47°14′44″N 122°26′07″W / 47.2455852°N 122.435410°W / 47.2455852; -122.435410
CarriesPedestrian traffic
CrossesInterstate 705
LocaleTacoma, Washington
Characteristics
MaterialSteel, concrete, glass
Total length500 feet (150 m)
Height70 feet (21 m)
History
DesignerDale Chihuly and Arthur Andersson (Andersson·Wise Architects)
Opened2002
Location
Map

The Bridge of Glass is a 500-foot (150 m) pedestrian covered footbridge in Tacoma, Washington.[1][2] It was opened in 2002 as a gift to the city.[2] It links the Museum of Glass on the shorefront to the downtown area of the city, across Interstate 705, and is decorated with the artworks of Dale Chihuly.

The Bridge of Glass connects the Museum of Glass to downtown Tacoma
Artwork on the bridge.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Points of Interest/A Glass Ceiling to Love, Smithsonian Magazine, November 2007, retrieved 2010-09-10
  2. ^ a b Bridge of Glass project description, Dale Chihuly official website, retrieved 2010-09-10

External links[edit]

Category:Bridges in Tacoma, Washington Category:Tourist attractions in Tacoma, Washington Category:Pedestrian bridges in Washington (state) Category:Sculptures by Dale Chihuly