Bridging The Chesapeake

Author : David W. Guth
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781480844469

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Bridging the Chesapeake by David W. Guth Pdf

When the first span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge opened July 30, 1952, it was a watershed moment in Marylands history. The construction of the bridge took political courage, creative engineering, people working together, and a determination to overcome pettiness. In this detailed history, journalism professor David W. Guth traces the bridges history from its planning to its post-construction effects on the region. From his boyhood memories of the bridge to the details of its construction, the book also tells the story of the people of Marylandoften referred to as a confederacy of two shores. The recurring themes during the debate over building the first, the second, and now possibly a third bridge highlight issues confronting all Americans, including social and political equality, the price of unrestrained growth, the role government should play in our lives, and the importance of enlightened and courageous leadership. While there were unintended consequences that went along with building a bridge to cross the Chesapeake, it began the process of removing social, political, racial, cultural, and economic barriers.

Author : John Warren
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-31
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781439653074

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Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel by John Warren Pdf

At its opening in 1964, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel was named one of the “Five Wonders of the Modern World” by Reader’s Digest magazine. It was the culmination of a concerted, decade-long push by a group of men, led by Lucius J. Kellam Jr., an Eastern Shore native and businessman who dreamed of opening up the remote Eastern Shore to the bustling Virginia mainland. This $200-million, 17.6-mile-long series of bridges, tunnels, islands, and trestle in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay—long dismissed as impractical and even impossible—won the attention of the world at its opening. It also brought an abrupt end to the ferry service that was long a cornerstone of the New York-to-Florida “Ocean Highway,” shuttling millions of cars between the Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads.

Author : John R. Paulson with Erin E. Paulson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467103497

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Chesapeake Bay Bridge by John R. Paulson with Erin E. Paulson Pdf

"When it opened to traffic in 1952, the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge--simply called the Chesapeake Bay Bridge--was the third-longest bridge in the world. The four-mile long span was constructed over the Chesapeake Bay in a dramatic 2.5-year period of progress that became known to the workers as 'Operation Link,' because it would be the first physical connection between the two widely separated parts of Maryland. The new bridge transformed Maryland's Eastern Shore from a sleepy backwater to a major tourism destination and caused an economic boom in Baltimore in the west. Today, the two spans--the original Bay Bridge from 1952 and the parallel span built alongside it in 1973--are towering architectural landmarks along the East Coast of the United States."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 822 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556031008618

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Chesapeake City Bridge Construction by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030130942

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US-50-301, MD-70 to Chesapeake Bay Bridge by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556034586982

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Chesapeake Bay Special Resource Study by Anonim Pdf

Author : John R. Paulson
Publisher : Images of America (Arcadia Pub
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1540238733

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Chesapeake Bay Bridge by John R. Paulson Pdf

When it opened to traffic in 1952, the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge--simply called the Chesapeake Bay Bridge--was the third-longest bridge in the world. The four-mile long span was constructed over the Chesapeake Bay in a dramatic 2.5-year period of progress that became known to the workers as "Operation Link," because it would be the first physical connection between the two widely separated parts of Maryland. The new bridge transformed Maryland's Eastern Shore from a sleepy backwater to a major tourism destination and caused an economic boom in Baltimore in the west. Today, the two spans--the original Bay Bridge from 1952 and the parallel span built alongside it in 1973--are towering architectural landmarks along the East Coast of the United States.

Author : Shawn Kimbro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0615562507

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Chesapeake Light Tackle by Shawn Kimbro Pdf

Light tackle tips and techniques for fishing the Chesapeake Bay including full color photographs, fishing reports, and conservation methods for landing big fish on light tackle

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1936
Category : Bridges
ISBN : MINN:31951D021590627

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Chesapeake Bay Toll Bridge by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce Pdf

Considers (74) S. 4488.

Author : Khaled Mahmoud
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203861585

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Safety and Reliability of Bridge Structures by Khaled Mahmoud Pdf

Recent surveys of the U.S. infrastructure‘s condition have rated a staggering number of bridges structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. While not necessarily unsafe, a structurally deficient bridge must be posted for weight and have limits for speed, due to its deteriorated structural components. Bridges with old design features that canno

Author : Robert White Hill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
ISBN : UOM:39015033752380

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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-tunnel by Robert White Hill Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 918 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556031002496

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Chesapeake and Delaware Canal - Baltimore Harbor Connecting Channels (deepening) Delaware and Maryland by Anonim Pdf

Author : David W. Guth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1480844454

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Bridging the Chesapeake by David W. Guth Pdf

When the first span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge opened July 30, 1952, it was a watershed moment in Maryland's history. The construction of the bridge took political courage, creative engineering, people working together, and a determination to overcome pettiness. In this detailed history, journalism professor David W. Guth traces the bridge's history from its planning to its post-construction effects on the region. From his boyhood memories of the bridge to the details of its construction, the book also tells the story of the people of Maryland--often referred to as "a confederacy of two shores." The recurring themes during the debate over building the first, the second, and now possibly a third bridge highlight issues confronting all Americans, including social and political equality, the price of unrestrained growth, the role government should play in our lives, and the importance of enlightened and courageous leadership. While there were unintended consequences that went along with building a bridge to cross the Chesapeake, it began the process of removing social, political, racial, cultural, and economic barriers.

Author : Terry L. Koglin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2003-06-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471419605

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Movable Bridge Engineering by Terry L. Koglin Pdf

This new reference work addresses both the maintenance and the upkeep of existing movable bridges, as well as the complete design of new movable bridges. Comprehensive coverage is provided on engineering design and actual construction technology used in building all major types of bridges, including all structural issues and relevant mechanical and electrical systems used to make such bridges functional. Includes coverage of vertical lift, swing, and bascule bridges for both highway and railway usage Offers valuable guidance on operation, maintenance, inspection, and rehabilitation of moveable bridges

Author : Christopher Knauss
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0738544469

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Maritime Cecil County by Christopher Knauss Pdf

Virgin forests dominated the landscape when white settlers first explored the land now known as Cecil County. The only trails within the thick vegetation were thin Native American paths known only to the native people. The best way for settlers to travel the new land was by water. Soon after the pioneers arrived, trading posts and crude lodges were built near the shore. Ferries were then constructed to transport travelers across streams, and inns and taverns were built to service the weary wayfarers. Civilization and commerce evolved at ferry and shipping centers throughout the county. Beginning with Capt. John Smith's original exploration of the Chesapeake Bay in 1608, Cecil County has developed and maintained a cultural connection with its five main rivers and a large canal. Where mills, factories, waterfowl, and fisheries once provided sustenance for the county's residents, today recreational boating, fishing, and nature tourism bring jobs and entertainment.