Commemorative
Object number95.185.2
Date1987
Mediumwood, steel, aluminum
Credit LineGift of Tom Foerster
DescriptionGroundbreaking shovel with highly polished chrome-plated spade-point blade and wooden hand grip. Aluminum nameplate attached to the shaft.Dimensions9 x 37.9999 in. (22.9 x 96.5 cm)MarksNameplate reads: Pittsburgh International Airport Groundbreaking June 26, 1987
Historical NotesThis shovel was used by Tom Forester at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Pittsburgh International Airport on June 26, 1987. The airport opened on October 1, 1992.
Related institution
Allegheny County Airport Authority
Previous owner
Thomas J. Foerster
(1927 - 2000)
On View
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1936-1945