Chicago River Bridges
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Chicago River Bridges
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Author : Patrick T. McBriarty
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2013-09-23
Chicago River Bridges written by Patrick T. McBriarty and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Chicago River Bridges presents the untold history and development of Chicago's iconic bridges, from the first wood footbridge built by a tavern owner in 1832 to the fantastic marvels of steel, concrete, and machinery of today. It is the story of Chicago as seen through its bridges, for it has been the bridges that proved critical in connecting and reconnecting the people, industry, and neighborhoods of a city that is constantly remaking itself. In this book, author Patrick T. McBriarty shows how generations of Chicagoans built (and rebuilt) the thriving city trisected by the Chicago River and linked by its many crossings. The first comprehensive guidebook of these remarkable features of Chicago's urban landscape, Chicago River Bridges chronicles more than 175 bridges spanning 55 locations along the Main Channel, South Branch, and North Branch of the Chicago River. With new full-color photography of the existing bridges by Kevin Keeley and Laura Banick and more than one hundred black and white images of bridges past, the book unearths the rich history of Chicago's downtown bridges from the Michigan Avenue Bridge to the often forgotten bridges that once connected thoroughfares such as Rush, Erie, Taylor, and Polk Streets. Throughout, McBriarty delivers new research into the bridges' architectural designs, engineering innovations, and their impact on Chicagoans' daily lives. Describing the structure and mechanics of various kinds of moveable bridges (including vertical-lift, Scherer rolling lift, and Strauss heel trunnion mechanisms) in a manner that is accessible and still satisfying to the bridge aficionado, he explains how the dominance of the "Chicago-style" bascule drawbridge influenced the style and mechanics of bridges worldwide. Interspersed throughout are the human dramas that played out on and around the bridges, such as the floods of 1849 and 1992, the cattle crossing collapse of the Rush Street Bridge, or Vincent "The Schemer" Drucci's Michigan Avenue Bridge jump. A confluence of Chicago history, urban design, and engineering lore, Chicago River Bridges illustrates Chicago's significant contribution to drawbridge innovation and the city's emergence as the drawbridge capital of the world. It is perfect for any reader interested in learning more about the history and function of Chicago's many and varied bridges. The introduction won The Henry N. Barkhausen Award for original research in the field of Great Lakes maritime history sponsored by the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History.
Chicago S Bridges
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Author : Nathan Holth
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2013-01-20
Chicago S Bridges written by Nathan Holth and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-20 with Architecture categories.
The Chicago River divides America's Second City into the North and South Sides, and the bridges that span it are famous for their number and beauty. With the first constructed in 1832, it was only twelve years later that a moveable bridge appeared, and today Chicago is home to some sixty bridges in all, making it one of the most bridge-rich cities in the world. These bridges even today offer fascinating glimpses into Chicago's development from rough-and-tumble trading outpost to world-class city known for its architecture and culture, and this book traces the evolution of them all, from the original rising bascules to the splendidly designed twentieth-century structures that lend Chicago much of the grandeur for which it is known world-wide.
Chicago S Bridges
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Author : Nathan Holth
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2013-01-20
Chicago S Bridges written by Nathan Holth and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-20 with Architecture categories.
The Chicago River divides America's Second City into the North and South Sides, and the bridges that span it are famous for their number and beauty. With the first constructed in 1832, it was only twelve years later that a moveable bridge appeared, and today Chicago is home to some sixty bridges in all, making it one of the most bridge-rich cities in the world. These bridges even today offer fascinating glimpses into Chicago's development from rough-and-tumble trading outpost to world-class city known for its architecture and culture, and this book traces the evolution of them all, from the original rising bascules to the splendidly designed twentieth-century structures that lend Chicago much of the grandeur for which it is known world-wide.
Summary And Outline Of The Report On The Chicago River Bridge Survey
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Author : Chicago (Ill.). Department of Public Works
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1925
Summary And Outline Of The Report On The Chicago River Bridge Survey written by Chicago (Ill.). Department of Public Works and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1925 with Bridges categories.
Summary And Outline Of The Report On The Chicago River Bridge Survey On The Question Of Fixed Vs Movable Bridges 1923 1925
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Author : Griffenhagen & Associates
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1925
Summary And Outline Of The Report On The Chicago River Bridge Survey On The Question Of Fixed Vs Movable Bridges 1923 1925 written by Griffenhagen & Associates and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1925 with Bridges categories.
Chicago River Bridges
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1886
Chicago River Bridges written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1886 with Bridges categories.
Summary And Outline Of The Report On The Chicago River Bridge Survey On The Question Of Fixed Vs Movable Bridges 1823 1925
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Author : Griffenhagen & Associates
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1925
Summary And Outline Of The Report On The Chicago River Bridge Survey On The Question Of Fixed Vs Movable Bridges 1823 1925 written by Griffenhagen & Associates and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1925 with Bridges categories.
The Chicago River Bridges
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Author : Edward H. Bennett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1922
The Chicago River Bridges written by Edward H. Bennett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1922 with categories.
The Comprehensive Guide To The Bridges Of The Chicago River
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Author : Michael K. Hopson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Comprehensive Guide To The Bridges Of The Chicago River written by Michael K. Hopson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Bridges categories.
Books details the history of the bridges that span the Chicago River including the type of bridge, year completed and other information.
Chicago River Bridge Survey
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Author : Chicago (Ill.). Bureau of Engineering. Division of Bridges and Viaducts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
Chicago River Bridge Survey written by Chicago (Ill.). Bureau of Engineering. Division of Bridges and Viaducts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with Bridges categories.