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Book Synopsis Bridges: The Pacific Northwest by : Laura Shallop
Download or read book Bridges: The Pacific Northwest written by Laura Shallop and published by Benchmark Education Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn abut the geography, climate, economy, and history of the Pacific Northwest states, and about the people who live in them.
Download or read book Monsters Under Bridges written by and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington to Vancouver, BC, this playful picture book introduces misunderstood monsters and the Pacific Northwest bridges they call home. Meet Irving the Noble Vegetarian who lives under the Astoria-Megler Bridge and smells like vegetables and hair gel. Or the Flixies, a group of winged pixie creatures who live under the Fremont Bridge in Portland. Each monster takes on the history and environment of their home, making Monsters Under Bridges engaging as well as educational. Find out who these lovable monsters are, how they spend their time, what they like to eat, and more in this fun monster almanac!
Book Synopsis Bridge Database for the I-5 Corridor in the Pacific Northwest by : Ralph Alan Dusseau
Download or read book Bridge Database for the I-5 Corridor in the Pacific Northwest written by Ralph Alan Dusseau and published by . This book was released on 1992* with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Conde B. McCullough, 1887-1946 by : Robert William Hadlow
Download or read book Conde B. McCullough, 1887-1946 written by Robert William Hadlow and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bridges of Portland by : Ray Bottenberg
Download or read book Bridges of Portland written by Ray Bottenberg and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portland is an inland port city that rose to importance in the mid-19th century as a major shipping point for the Pacific Northwest's wheat, lumber, and other commodities. The Columbia and Willamette Rivers enabled seagoing vessels to reach the port, but they also presented obstacles to local travel and commerce. Willamette River ferry service was available by 1853, but Portlanders had to wait until 1887 for a bridge. The first was the Morrison Bridge, followed by the Steel Bridge in 1888, the Madison Bridge was in 1891, and the Burnside Bridge in 1894. These bridges helped Portland grow from 17,600 residents in 1880 to 90,000 in 1900. Many more bridges were added as Portland grew during the 20th century, and well-known bridge engineers Ralph Modjeski, J.A.L. Waddell, Gustav Lindenthal, David Steinman, and Joseph Strauss each contributed to Portland's world-class collection of bridges.
Book Synopsis Tilikum Crossing: Bridge of the People by : Ira Nadel
Download or read book Tilikum Crossing: Bridge of the People written by Ira Nadel and published by Overcup Press. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portland, Oregon's innovative and distinctive landmark, Tilikum Crossing Bridge of the People, is the first major bridge in the U.S, carrying trains, busses, streetcars, bicycles, and pedestrians- but no private automobiles. When regional transportation agency TriMet began planning for the first bridge to be constructed across the Willamette River since 1973, the goal was to build a something symbolic, which would represent the progressive nature of the Twenty-First Century. In this book, MacDonald captures the story of an engaging public process that involved neighborhood associations, small businesses, environmentalists, biologists, bicycling enthusiasts, designers, engineers, and Portland City Council. The result &– an entirely unique bridge that increased the transportation capacity of the city while enabling Portlanders to experience their urban home in an entirely new way--car-free. Written in a friendly voice, readers will learn how Portland came to be known as "The City of Bridges" and the home to this new icon in the city's landscape. MacDonald uses 98 of his own drawings to illustrate the history of Portland river crossings. Readers will take away a deeper understanding of how our public structures come to reflect a community.
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.
Book Synopsis Oregon's Covered Bridges by : Bill Cockrell
Download or read book Oregon's Covered Bridges written by Bill Cockrell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugged individuals armed with hand tools, sweat, and ambition began building covered bridges in Oregon during the mid-1850s. These bridge builders often camped out at remote sites, living off the land or contracting with local farmers for food. Early owners of covered bridges financed construction by charging tolls--3¢ for a sheep, 5¢ for a horse and rider, and 10¢ for a team of horses and wagon. In the early 20th century, the state provided standard bridge and truss designs to each county, and most of the resulting structures incorporated the Howe truss. With the abundance of Douglas fir and the shortage of steel during the world wars, the construction of wooden covered bridges continued well into the 1950s, mainly in the Willamette Valley. During the 1920s, Oregon boasted more than 350 covered bridges.
Book Synopsis Bridges of Spokane by : Jeff Creighton
Download or read book Bridges of Spokane written by Jeff Creighton and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spokanes history begins with the arrival of explorer David Thompson, who established the trading post Spokane House in 1810. From that period forward, the area teemed with Euro-American settlers who often mingled with the Native American population. Spokan Falls, officially incorporated in 1881, and by 1891 known simply as Spokane, became ground zero for the extractive industries of mining and logging and later a vast hub for the railroads. These factors led to the greatest boom in the citys history between the years 1900 and 1915. Spokanes growth came on the heels of an increase in the built environment that included the creation of parks, subdivisions, an expanded downtown business district, and an almost feverish movement to create some of Washingtons most beautifully designed bridges. Because of this, Spokane has often been referred to as the City of Bridges.
Book Synopsis Natural Frequencies of Concrete Bridges in the Pacific Northwest by : Ralph A. Dusseau
Download or read book Natural Frequencies of Concrete Bridges in the Pacific Northwest written by Ralph A. Dusseau and published by . This book was released on 1986* with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Rationale of Bridge Design by : Charles Evan Fowler
Download or read book Rationale of Bridge Design written by Charles Evan Fowler and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 120 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 The Bridge of the Gods by : Frederic Homer Balch
Download or read book The Bridge of the Gods written by Frederic Homer Balch and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bridge of the Gods by Frederic Homer Balch This tale of the Indians of the far West has fairly earned its lasting popularity, not only by the intense interest of the story, but by its faithful delineations of Indian character.
Book Synopsis The Pacific Northwest by : Laura Shallop
Download or read book The Pacific Northwest written by Laura Shallop and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn abut the geography, climate, economy, and history of the Pacific Northwest states, and about the people who live in them.
Book Synopsis Scaling The Turbulent Waters: Pacific Coast Bridges by : Marques Vickers
Download or read book Scaling The Turbulent Waters: Pacific Coast Bridges written by Marques Vickers and published by Marquis Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pacific Coast bridges symbolize a suspended engineering subjugation of hostile topography and inclement weather. Soaring as monumental arches above formerly impassible water bodies, these structurally tiered marvels have embedded themselves organically as creations of sculpture. This edition is a detailed photographic profile of elegance, ornamentation and detail design of 85 spans crossing the Pacific Ocean, coastal rivers, valleys and waterways within California, Oregon and Washington. The edition features accompanying dimensional information along with interesting and relevant historical anecdotes. The book’s intent is to display perspective detail, alternative views and pictorial examinations of the artistry and utilitarian construction. Despite the majesty of these enduring architectural icons, few bridge designers have achieved the renown as their urban creative peers. Oregon based engineer, Conde McCullough is championed with an essay entitled “Scaling Above the Currents With Elegance” tracing the trajectory of his life and professional career. McCullough is noteworthy for his completion of hundreds of design projects with twelve listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The most traveled of his bridges were completed between the 1919-1936, when he headed the bridge design division of the Oregon Department of Transportation. What set McCullough apart from his contemporaries was his insistence that aesthetics must accompany form and function. His art deco and modernist stylings have established his completed works as classics. Creating during an era when automobile predominance had not yet been established, many of his narrow dimension works have become impractical for contemporary traffic loads. The design elements make the inconvenience tolerable. Following a two-year sabbatical where he worked designing bridges for the Pan American Highway in Central America, McCullough abruptly retired completely from bridge design at the age of 49. The majority of his iconic Oregon projects are located along the Pacific Coast Highway. The bridge crossing Coos Bay, designed by his department, was renamed the Conde McCullough Memorial Bridge following his sudden death from a stroke in 1946 at the age of 58. The architectural development of the Pacific Coast can be credited to an established bridge network, particularly within Northern California, along the Oregon Coastline and Puget Sound. The remaining challenges involve proper maintenance to preserve these steadfast cathedrals of passage.
Book Synopsis Pacific Northwest, the Teacher Guide by : Benchmark Education Co. Staff
Download or read book Pacific Northwest, the Teacher Guide written by Benchmark Education Co. Staff and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher Guide for corresponding Leveled Text
Download or read book Philly's Bridge written by Scott Swanson and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Through the peaks and valleys of both landscape and life, these three stories paint a triptych of insight into the people, places and still wild character of the rural Pacific Northwest. Rendered in colorful, evocative detail, each tale tells how wildness lends strength to us all, testing our courage and affording us hope in scaling the heights of our dreams."--Publisher's website.
