Bollman Truss Spans; Bridge #117, Valley R.R. Va

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Notes:

The Bollman truss span was designed by engineer Wendel Bollman in 1852 that allowed the use of iron for bridges rather than wood, and was adopted for many railroad bridges.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Art, Architecture and Engineering Library, Lantern Slide Collection

Place:

United States

Subject Topic:

Transportation Facilities; Bridges; Aqueducts

Language:

UND

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