Encyclopedia of UNCG History

An online resource for exploring the history of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Petty Pedestrian Bridge and the Petty Building
Petty Pedestrian Bridge and the Petty Building

The Petty Pedestrian Bridge, designed by Jenkins-Peer Architects of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a ninety-five foot structure connecting College Avenue to the Petty Building. Originally inspired by a pedestrian bridge traversing the Seine in Paris, the Bridge incorporates a glazed glass deck on a steel base.