The Reconstruction Of Grand River Bridge (1897)

By Walter Alexander Rogers

Book Overview

The Reconstruction Of Grand River Bridge (1897) is a historical book written by Walter Alexander Rogers. It is a detailed account of the construction and reconstruction of the Grand River Bridge, which spans the Grand River in Michigan, USA. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the engineering challenges and solutions that were involved in the reconstruction of the bridge after it was destroyed by a fire in 1892. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the reconstruction process. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of the bridge, including its original construction in 1848 and its subsequent reconstruction in 1864. The second chapter focuses on the fire that destroyed the bridge in 1892 and the immediate aftermath of the disaster. The subsequent chapters describe in detail the engineering challenges that were faced during the reconstruction process, including the design of the new bridge, the selection of materials, and the construction methods used. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the bridge and the reconstruction process.Overall, The Reconstruction Of Grand River Bridge (1897) is an informative and engaging historical account of one of the most significant engineering projects of the late 19th century. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of engineering and infrastructure development in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169543707
• ISBN13: 9781169543706
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"