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Book Synopsis Bridges of Seattle by : Maureen R. Elenga
Download or read book Bridges of Seattle written by Maureen R. Elenga and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seattle is situated in a region of outstanding scenic beauty, but the forested hills and numerous bodies of water that characterize the city were formidable obstacles to connecting its communities as it grew out from the historic center. Between 1896 and 1930, the city undertook massive landscape regrades, landfills, and waterway cuts to ease movement by land and water. The completion of these efforts allowed for the construction of Seattle's first permanent steel bridges beginning in 1910. Nine bridges included in this book are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. They include Washington's oldest steel arch bridge, the 1911 Twelfth Avenue South Bridge; the 1913 Ravenna Park Bridge; all four of the Lake Washington Ship Canal bascules, constructed between 1917 and 1924; and the Depression-era Aurora, Cowen Park, and Schmitz Park bridges. Bridges of Seattle explores the history of the spans that are a quintessential part of the Seattle experience.
Book Synopsis Bridges of Seattle by : Maureen R. Elenga
Download or read book Bridges of Seattle written by Maureen R. Elenga and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seattle is situated in a region of outstanding scenic beauty, but the forested hills and numerous bodies of water that characterize the city were formidable obstacles to connecting its communities as it grew out from the historic center. Between 1896 and 1930, the city undertook massive landscape regrades, landfills, and waterway cuts to ease movement by land and water. The completion of these efforts allowed for the construction of Seattle's first permanent steel bridges beginning in 1910. Nine bridges included in this book are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. They include Washington's oldest steel arch bridge, the 1911 Twelfth Avenue South Bridge; the 1913 Ravenna Park Bridge; all four of the Lake Washington Ship Canal bascules, constructed between 1917 and 1924; and the Depression-era Aurora, Cowen Park, and Schmitz Park bridges. Bridges of Seattle explores the history of the spans that are a quintessential part of the Seattle experience.
Book Synopsis Spokane St Corridor, West Seattle Bridge by :
Download or read book Spokane St Corridor, West Seattle Bridge written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Spanning Washington by : Craig E. Holstine
Download or read book Spanning Washington written by Craig E. Holstine and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed first and foremost to be practical, bridges nevertheless are often breathtaking in their construction, combining function and aesthetics. The historic structures that span the Evergreen State's highways are no exception. These technological wonders are extraordinary by any measure, yet their stories have remained largely unknown. Conceived by visionary engineers and built by anonymous workmen, Washington's highway bridges are amazing triumphs of skill, and played a significant role in the state's history. Several, at the time of their completion, attracted worldwide attention and the praise of professional engineers, influencing the course of bridge construction. In their quest to compile the first comprehensive history of the state's highway bridges, the authors poured through the extensive records at the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), collecting definitive documentation and photographs from across the state. This magnificent book, including more than 100 illustrations, represents the culmination of years of study by many individuals associated with WSDOT and the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (Olympia).
Book Synopsis Four Bridges to Seattle by : Margaret Isabel Wandrey
Download or read book Four Bridges to Seattle written by Margaret Isabel Wandrey and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Catastrophe to Triumph by : Richard S. Hobbs
Download or read book Catastrophe to Triumph written by Richard S. Hobbs and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1940, just months after opening, "Galloping Gertie" captured worldwide attention when it plunged to a watery grave. Richard Hobbs recounts the catastrophe and its aftermath, including the harrowing escapes, the subsequent investigation, the scandals, and the triumph of the replacement spans.
Book Synopsis Western Washington Bridges by : Marques Vickers
Download or read book Western Washington Bridges written by Marques Vickers and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bridges of Western Washington represent a pictorial testament to engineering innovation combating hostile topography and inclement weather. The state of Washington features over 8,000 lakes within its territory. Thirty-five rivers flow into Puget Sound and water comprises over 40% of the total area of the city of Seattle. Western Washington features a diverse landscape punctuated and sometimes isolated by the rugged Olympia National Mountain Range and Puget Sound. Bridges become imperative to enable transportation access.Photographer Marques Vickers has profiled and photographed over forty of the most prominent celebrating their diversity of design and landscape symmetry. Each profile provides an overview of construction elements and dimensions, distinctive history, and approximate daily usage. Although lesser iconic than Oregon's coastal spans, Washington's bridges have seemingly suffered a disproportionate amount of destruction and reputation damage compared to their neighboring states. From Galloping Gertie's 1940 Tacoma Narrows collapse to the 1990 pontoon sinkage of the Lacy Murrow Bridge, violent wind and rain have historically walloped certain crossings into oblivion. An accidental barge collision provided the necessary federal funding for the replacement West Seattle Bridge and serial Green River killer Gary Ridgeway designated the Meeker Street Bridge in Kent as his personal cadaver-dumping site.Vickers' diverse vantage angles showcase elements of each bridge rarely viewed by crossing vehicles and pedestrians. By isolating construction elements through over 220 images, a greater appreciation is gleaned into understanding the structural and architectural composition. The diverse engineering solutions employed to span the regions numerous water bodies have resulted in a hybrid combination of architectural era styling, pragmatism, and innovation.
Book Synopsis Seattle Sketcher by : Gabriel Campanario
Download or read book Seattle Sketcher written by Gabriel Campanario and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From everyday moments to historic events, Seattle Times artist Gabriel Campanario captures life in the Northwest in his popular weekly column and blog, "The Seattle Sketcher." This heirloom-quality book features some of Campanario's best: the people, places and slices of life that characterize our unique and ever-changing city. This hardcover, fine-art, limited edition book features over 100 of Gabi Campanario's sketches and columns in full color, making it a true collector's item.
Book Synopsis Bridges of the Oregon Coast by : Ray Bottenberg
Download or read book Bridges of the Oregon Coast written by Ray Bottenberg and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1920s and 1930s, Oregon's legendary bridge engineer Conde B. McCullough designed a first-rate collection of aesthetic bridges on the Oregon Coast Highway to enhance an already dramatic and beautiful landscape. The six largest of these, at Gold Beach, Newport, Waldport, Florence, Reedsport, and Coos Bay, eliminated the last ferries on the Oregon Coast Highway between the Columbia River and California. McCullough planned to build one bridge each year after completion of the Rogue River Bridge at Gold Beach in 1932, but the tightening grip of the Depression threatened his plans. In 1933, McCullough and his staff worked day and night to finish plans for the remaining five bridges, and in early 1934, the Public Works Administration funded simultaneous construction of them. The combined projects provided approximately 630 jobs, but at least six workers perished during construction. After the bridges were complete, Oregon coast tourism increased by a dramatic 72 percent in the first year.
Author :Southwest Seattle Historical Society Publisher :Arcadia Publishing ISBN 13 :1439640408 Total Pages :128 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (396 download)
Book Synopsis West Seattle by : Southwest Seattle Historical Society
Download or read book West Seattle written by Southwest Seattle Historical Society and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of a big city named New York Alki began in 1851 with the arrival of the Bell, Low, Denny, Boren, and Terry families on a Puget Sound shore. Since that rough beginning, logging, farming, shipbuilding, fishing, steel manufacturing, trolleys, and bridges have shaped the area’s people and built communities. Beaches on Puget Sound and a river leading inside the country have defined the Duwamish Peninsula. In 1907, long having discarded the misfit name New York, the town of West Seattle was annexed into Seattle. Being the largest landmass annexed to Seattle brought advantages while West Seattle’s neighborhood distinction and independent spirit remained.
Book Synopsis Bridges and the City of Washington by : Donald Beekman Myer
Download or read book Bridges and the City of Washington written by Donald Beekman Myer and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bridges to Heaven by : Sue Frederick
Download or read book Bridges to Heaven written by Sue Frederick and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death is not the end. In fact, your loved ones who have passed are watching you, helping you, and healing you-though you may not know it. In this highly emotional book, lifelong intuitive Sue Frederick takes you through the process of connecting with the other side to: - Use your intuition to understand that your loved ones are at peace - See into the other side to feel and release your pain - Help loved ones cross over - Use your own birth path number to discover what obstacles you might have on this journey and how to overcome them - Understand a bigger view of spirituality and what happens after life -And so much more Filled with heartwarming, reassuring stories of Sue's own experiences and those of others, Bridges to Heaven is a landmark book about grief, death, and life.
Author :United States. Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors War Department Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :138 pages Book Rating :4.F/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of Seattle, Washington by : United States. Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors War Department
Download or read book Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of Seattle, Washington written by United States. Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors War Department and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Status Report of the West Seattle Bridge by : Virginia Gunby
Download or read book Status Report of the West Seattle Bridge written by Virginia Gunby and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis South Park Bridge Project, Seattle by :
Download or read book South Park Bridge Project, Seattle written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Made to Last written by Lawrence Kreisman and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite Seattle's relative youth, its buildings and historic sites are reminders of a rich and colorful heritage. Made to Last describes exemplary preservation programs in Seattle and King County, how they developed, and the process of landmark designation and the extent of protection offered landmark properties. Descriptions and photographs provide a guide to individual buildings and landmark districts, demonstrating how each played a part in the remarkably swift development of the county and city. Some of the finest examples of the many rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects accomplished through creative public and private financing are described and illustrated, as are the personal stories of commitment, perseverance, and labor that have spurred the renewal of properties - designated or not - and made them useful again. Made to Last celebrates buildings whose age is not a detriment, but rather a valuable and contributing force in the community.
Book Synopsis The Forging of a Black Community by : Quintard Taylor
Download or read book The Forging of a Black Community written by Quintard Taylor and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seattle's first black resident was a sailor named Manuel Lopes who arrived in 1858 and became the small community's first barber. He left in the early 1870s to seek economic prosperity elsewhere, but as Seattle transformed from a stopover town to a full-fledged city, African Americans began to stay and build a community. By the early twentieth century, black life in Seattle coalesced in the Central District, a four-square-mile section east of downtown. Black Seattle, however, was never a monolith. Through world wars, economic booms and busts, and the civil rights movement, black residents and leaders negotiated intragroup conflicts and had varied approaches to challenging racial inequity. Despite these differences, they nurtured a distinct African American culture and black urban community ethos. With a new foreword and afterword, this second edition of The Forging of a Black Community is essential to understanding the history and present of the largest black community in the Pacific Northwest.
