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Kinzua Bridge (viaduct): highest in the world...
Kinzua Bridge (viaduct): highest in the world...
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May 13, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 13, 1882
* The Kinzua Viaduct - Pennsylvania
* The highest and longest bridge of its kind in the 1880's
* Hit by tornado in 2003... currently a PA DCNR State Park
The front page has a great image and supporting text regarding the "Kinzua Viaduct -- The Highest Railway Bridge in the World", as of its completion, being the highest and longest bridge of its kind in the world.
Within the issue are illustrated articles: "Hunt, Halsey & Budington's Steam Engine" "Peruke-Horned Doe" and much more.
Complete in 18 pages, small pine holes at the blank spine, nice condition.
Note: The bridge was serviceable until it was struck by a tornado in 2003. It is currently part of the Pennsylvania State Park system.
Category: Post-Civil War
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