Hudson River Bridges (NY) (Images Of America) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
The Hudson River Valley, an invaluable connection between New England and the rest of the colonies during the American Revolution, continues to be a major crossroads today. The Hudson River bridges were architectural marvels of their time. The Bear Mountain Bridge was the longest suspension bridge, while the Newburgh Beacon second span was built with a new type of weathering steel. The bridges were constructed during important times in history. The Bear Mountain Bridge was built as the automobile became an integral part in the country’s development, and the Mid-Hudson Bridge was built during the Depression. Labor disputes helped develop labor laws, and world wars led to changes in activity on the bridges. Through historical photographs from sources including the New York State Bridge Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Hudson River Bridges documents how these structures remain beautiful testaments to cooperative efforts during trying times in America’s history.
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing; Edition Unstated edition (April 11, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 073854986X
ISBN-13: 978-0738549866
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #2,198,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #70 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Architectural > Bridges #140 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Civil & Environmental > Bridges #5818 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > History
If you are looking for a book with interesting historical pictures that are not really available, this is a great book. She researched their origins well, and got the photos from reliable sources. She does not offer much interpretation on the importance of the history behind the photos. But that is OK...I liked the book for what it was. I downloaded mine onto my B&W kindle, I think that that was a mistake....I should have bought a hard copy or a color kindle.
Perfect for local history buffs and bridge enthusiasts. It made a nice gift for my husband at Christmas time. q
I really like all the pictures, but having more of the history behind the photographs would have made this an outstanding book.
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