P. R. Olgiati Bridge, Chattanooga

Name: P. R. Olgiati Bridge
Address: Chattanooga, United States

#28 among attractions in Chattanooga

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The P. R. Olgiati Bridge, often incorrectly called the "Ol' Johnny" or "Ol' Jolly", is a steel girder bridge across the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee completed in 1959. It is named for former mayor and long time political boss of Chattanooga, P.R. Olgiati. Chattanooga was a growing city during the 1950s. To expand the city and to allow more ways to cross the Tennessee River, the P. R. Olgiati Bridge was one of multiple bridges built. The route carries US 27 across the Tennessee river. ()

Coordinates: 35°3'28"N, 85°18'59"W

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P. R. Olgiati Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: AT&T Field, Tennessee Aquarium, McKenzie Arena, Maclellan Gymnasium.

~1450 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AT&T Field, Chattanooga
7 min walk • AT&T Field, nestled in the heart of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a modern minor league baseball stadium that offers sports enthusiasts and casual visitors alike a chance to soak in America's favorite pastime. Opened in 2000, this open-air ballpark is the home of the...
~1770 ftSE
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga
9 min walk • Dive into the aquatic wonders of the Tennessee Aquarium, a must-see destination nestled in the heart of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This sprawling facility is not just an aquarium but a journey through freshwater and marine ecosystems, showcasing the rich biodiversity of...
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
McKenzie Arena, Chattanooga
29 min walk • McKenzie Arena is the primary basketball arena for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Chattanooga in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It replaced Maclellan Gymnasium, a 4,177-seat gymnasium now used for women's volleyball and wrestling.
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Maclellan Gymnasium, Chattanooga
30 min walk • Maclellan Gymnasium is a 4,177-seat multi-purpose arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs women's volleyball and wrestling teams. It used to host the Mocs basketball teams until McKenzie Arena opened in 1982.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Children's museum
Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga
11 min walk • The Creative Discovery Museum is a children's museum located in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, it was opened on May 26, 1995.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga
17 min walk • The Hunter Museum of American Art is an art museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The museum's collections include works representing the Hudson River School, 19th century genre painting, American Impressionism, the Ashcan School, early modernism, regionalism, and post-World War II modern and contemporary art.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Chattanooga
14 min walk • Built in 1890, the 2,376-foot-long Walnut Street Bridge connects Chattanooga, Tennessee's downtown with North Chattanooga. The bridge's main spans are pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss spans.
0.4 miE
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Chattanooga
11 min walk • The Market Street Bridge, officially referred to as the John Ross Bridge, is a bascule bridge that spans the Tennessee River between downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the Northshore District.
0.8 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Tivoli Theatre, Chattanooga
20 min walk • The Tivoli Theatre, also known as the Tivoli and the "Jewel of the South", is a historic theatre in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that opened on March 19, 1921. Built between 1919 and 1921 at a cost of $750,000, designed by famed Chicago-based architectural firm Rapp and Rapp and well-known Chattanooga architect Reuben H.
0.9 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saints Peter and Paul Basilica, Chattanooga
24 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Basilica is a historic Roman Catholic church at 214 E. 8th Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is one of the oldest continuing parishes in the Diocese of Knoxville.
~1800 ftE
Park
Ross's Landing, Chattanooga
9 min walk • Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the last site of the Cherokee's 61-year occupation of Chattanooga and is considered to be the embarkation point of the Cherokee removal on the Trail of Tears.

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Which popular attractions are close to P. R. Olgiati Bridge?

Nearby attractions include River Gorge Explorer, Chattanooga (5 min walk), AT&T Field, Chattanooga (7 min walk), Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga (9 min walk), Ross's Landing, Chattanooga (9 min walk).