Edward Manning Bigelow | |
|---|---|
 Edward Manning Bigelow circa 1890 | |
| Director of Public Works of Pittsburgh | |
| In office 1888–1900 | |
| In office July 1901 – November 1901 | |
| In office 1903–1906 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1850 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 1916 (aged 66) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh |
| Occupation | Civil engineer, Public official |
| Known for | "Father of Pittsburgh's parks" |
Edward Manning Bigelow (November 6, 1850 – December 6, 1916), known as the "father of Pittsburgh's parks",[1][2] was an American City Engineer and later Director of Public Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was responsible for major improvements in city's infrastructure, such as new boulevards, waterworks, and parks, many of them in today's Oakland neighborhood.[3][4]
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