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Engineering Pittsburgh: A History of Roads, Rails, Canals, Bridges and More

By coll.

Book information

Publisher
The History Press
Year
2018
ISBN
1625859694, 9781625859693
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
7 MB (7725421 bytes)
Pages
224\0
Time added
2018-10-11 01:49:15

Description

Western Pennsylvania's infrastructure is renowned for traversing valleys, mountains, rivers and everything in between. Early surveying in the region delineated state and local boundaries that allowed for the mapping of canals, railroads and roadways. Engineers developed bridges, ground transportation systems and airports that linked Pittsburgh to the world. Frequently overflowing rivers transformed into reliable navigation passageways. Drinking water and wastewater treatment systems allowed development and population to flourish, leading to investments in iconic buildings. Join expert civil engineers and professionals as they narrate the story of Pittsburgh and the surrounding region's engineering triumphs.

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