#18
Downtown Duck

(light pole art)

The duck is a symbol of happiness, adaptability, and transformation.

Downtown has evolved alongside its three rivers, and the community loves being surrounded by water and the many activities it offers.

A digital illustration of a blue duck in water near a bridge with fountains, and a boat on the water.

ICONS TO LOOK FOR:

  1. Fountain: Represents the beloved Point State Park Fountain, completed in 1974

  2. Fort Duquesne Bridge: Represents the bridge connecting Downtown to the North Shore over the Allegheny River, as well as the many bridges of Pittsburgh

  3. Water and boat: Represents the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta and all of the boating activities you can watch or participate in on the rivers

Pittsburgh Duck-related Fun Fact!

Did you know there was a four-story-tall rubber duck on the Allegheny River in 2013? The duck was created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman.

Pittsburgh Water-related Fun Fact!

Pittsburgh’s “Fourth River” refers to the aquifer that runs under the city. It supplies water to the fountain at the Point, along with other buildings in Downtown.


LOCATION:

Pole on NE corner, intersection of Fifth Ave. and Grant St.

 
A simple blue line drawing of a fountain
A digital illustration of a blue boat on waves
Solid blue heart shape
Red heart shape
Blue heart shape.
A purple heart symbol.
Light blue heart shape

Each PittsBird has a hidden heart in it for love of community.

Can you find it?

Solid orange heart shape.

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