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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Historical Society in association with Norton 1985
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 779 PLOPlowden, David.
Summary: "This book explores in depth how, when, where, and by whom the most important North American bridges were built. Over 185 of Plowden's photographs allow us to dwell on the most important scientific and aesthetic qualities of each bridge. In addition, Plowden has included original designs and drawings of structures - some unbuilt, gone, or dramatically altered - illuminating less obvious aspects...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton 2002
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 624.2 PLOPlowden, David.
Summary: Since the 1850s when coal-fired reciprocating steam engines were first heralded as a reliable means of powering ships, these majestic vessels have crisscrossed the Great Lakes transporting everything from coal and grain to iron ore and cement. The speed and efficiency of the lake freighters was unchallenged until the advent of the diesel locomotive engine. Today, however, the massive fleet has...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton 1992
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 386.2243 PLOPlowden, David.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton 2006
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 779.9973 PLOPlowden, David.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 1997
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 973.21 PLOPlowden, David.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton 1987