Copy of engineers private journal [on] Harlem Bridge 1857-1861. 1857-1861.

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Copy of engineers private journal [on] Harlem Bridge 1857-1861. 1857-1861.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/319715134

This journal appears to be a unique record of daily on site observations and construction processes of the building of a second Harlem River bridge at the site of Third Avenue, County of New York (Manhattan). It contains copied documents such as the New York State Legislature's document Chapter 774 dated April 17, 1857 authorizing the building of a new bridge at the site, as well as the design requirements for the new bridge, removal of the previous bridge and the official appointment and acceptance letters of the chief engineer, William J. McAlpine and assistant engineer, Frederick Hubbard.

1 v. ; 35 cm.

Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7331754

Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries

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