New York City's Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States, with more than 25 million visitors each year. This book details the history of Central Park including its design and construction in the 19th century.
New York City's Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States, with more than 25 million visitors each year. This book details the ...
This book provides a history of the New York City Subway system from its beginnings at the start of the 20th century to the present day. From one line in 1904, it now operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with 6,400 cars, 468 stations, 4.5 million daily users and 842 miles of track - a longer distance than New York to Chicago.
This book provides a history of the New York City Subway system from its beginnings at the start of the 20th century to the present day. From one line...
This book details the history of the national road system which was proposed and initialized by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. The history of the Interstate Highway System, the planning and the design and construction of the superhighways is included.
This book details the history of the national road system which was proposed and initialized by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. The history of...
Alexander Graham Bell's request for his assistant to 'come here' revolutionized the way America's citizens communicated with one another. This book looks at the invention of the telephone and its integration into society.
Alexander Graham Bell's request for his assistant to 'come here' revolutionized the way America's citizens communicated with one another. This book lo...
The Hoover Dam is recognized as one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world. This book details the history surrounding the planning and construction of the dam, including the political issues faced by the engineering and construction companies.
The Hoover Dam is recognized as one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world. This book details the history surrounding the planning and c...
Opened on May 24th, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is widely considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 19th century. This book looks at the construction of the bridge as well as its integration and social use.
Opened on May 24th, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is widely considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 19th century. This book looks at the co...
Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, it was decided that Alaska needed extra defence in the event of a further attack via the Aleutian Islands. This meant linking remote Fairbanks, Alaska with the existing U.S. Highway System. Work crews had only eight months to complete this 1,500 mile road across the wilderness.
Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, it was decided that Alaska needed extra defence in the event of a further attack via the Aleuti...
Features some of the most famous and important construction projects that created United States. This book invites readers to compare the costs, building practices, and materials of various construction projects that shape the American landscape.
Features some of the most famous and important construction projects that created United States. This book invites readers to compare the costs, build...
