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Author: Sharon Wood Wortman
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Published: 1989
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780875952116
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis history of Portland's bridges includes all the bridges on the Willamette River from the St. Johns to Oregon City, plus three bridges on the Columbia.
Author: Ray Bottenberg
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738548609
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the 1920s and 1930s, Oregon's legendary bridge engineer Conde B. McCullough designed a first-rate collection of aesthetic bridges on the Oregon Coast Highway to enhance an already dramatic and beautiful landscape. The six largest of these, at Gold Beach, Newport, Waldport, Florence, Reedsport, and Coos Bay, eliminated the last ferries on the Oregon Coast Highway between the Columbia River and California. McCullough planned to build one bridge each year after completion of the Rogue River Bridge at Gold Beach in 1932, but the tightening grip of the Depression threatened his plans. In 1933, McCullough and his staff worked day and night to finish plans for the remaining five bridges, and in early 1934, the Public Works Administration funded simultaneous construction of them. The combined projects provided approximately 630 jobs, but at least six workers perished during construction. After the bridges were complete, Oregon coast tourism increased by a dramatic 72 percent in the first year.
Author: Laura O. Foster
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2010-01-01
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1604690690
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPortland has 196 public staircases, an irresistible asset to this pedestrian-friendly city. In The Portland Stairs Book, Portland's walking guru Laura Foster has gathered the best and most interesting in a handy pocket-sized guide. From Mount Tabor's epic 282 steps to the glass cupola atop 115 steps in Pioneer Courthouse, The Portland Stairs Book features details on twenty outdoor stairs that have amazing stories and something unique to offer an urban explorer. The stairs include the Willamette River Bridge Stairs, The Westover Terraces Steps, and Rocky Butte's Grand Staircase. The book also features indoor stairs that are perfect for a rainy Portland day and five Stair Trails that lead readers on urban treks that contain hundreds of steps in five different areas of town.
Author: Nancy Rommelmann
Publisher: Little A
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781542048422
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe case was closed, but for journalist Nancy Rommelmann, the mystery remained: What made a mother want to murder her own children? On May 23, 2009, Amanda Stott-Smith drove to the middle of the Sellwood Bridge in Portland, Oregon, and dropped her two children into the Willamette River. Forty minutes later, rescuers found the body of four-year-old Eldon. Miraculously, his seven-year-old sister, Trinity, was saved. As the public cried out for blood, Amanda was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to thirty-five years in prison. Embarking on a seven-year quest for the truth, Rommelmann traced the roots of Amanda's fury and desperation through thousands of pages of records, withheld documents, meetings with lawyers and convicts, and interviews with friends and family who felt shocked, confused, and emotionally swindled by a woman whose entire life was now defined by an unspeakable crime. At the heart of that crime: a tempestuous marriage, a family on the fast track to self-destruction, and a myriad of secrets and lies as dark and turbulent as the Willamette River.
Author: Bill Cockrell
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2008-05-26
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1439636346
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRugged individuals armed with hand tools, sweat, and ambition began building covered bridges in Oregon during the mid-1850s. These bridge builders often camped out at remote sites, living off the land or contracting with local farmers for food. Early owners of covered bridges financed construction by charging tolls3 for a sheep, 5 for a horse and rider, and 10 for a team of horses and wagon. In the early 20th century, the state provided standard bridge and truss designs to each county, and most of the resulting structures incorporated the Howe truss. With the abundance of Douglas fir and the shortage of steel during the world wars, the construction of wooden covered bridges continued well into the 1950s, mainly in the Willamette Valley. During the 1920s, Oregon boasted more than 350 covered bridges.
Author: Tracy J. Prince
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 0738574724
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of Portland's oldest neighborhoods, Goose Hollow is steps from downtown and beloved for its quirky character, historic homes, spectacular views, and walkability. Over a century ago, the actual "hollow" was dramatically altered when the meandering Tanner Creek, in a deep gulch with several trestle bridge crossings, was diverted underground and infilled. The creek's presence is still felt in the ravine carved through the Tualatin Mountains (spanned by the Vista Bridge) and in the neighborhood's identity. This book provides definitive answers to how Goose Hollow got its name and how Tanner Creek Gulch was filled. Stories are also told of the Great Plank Road, City Park's slow-moving landslide, and famous residents such as Daniel Lownsdale, C. E. S. Wood, Dr. Marie Equi, John Reed, and Bud Clark. Historic institutions such as Civic Stadium, Multnomah Athletic Club, Lincoln High School, and Washington Park are also featured.
Author: Frederic Homer Balch
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2018-09-10
Total Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9781726499323
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Bridge of the Gods by Frederic Homer Balch This tale of the Indians of the far West has fairly earned its lasting popularity, not only by the intense interest of the story, but by its faithful delineations of Indian character.
Author: J. David Nardon
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780070456693
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book focuses on bridge and structure estimating fundamentals for civil and structural engineers, contractors, and owners. Based on the author's own experiences as a director of major heavy construction projects, the handbook offers specific guidelines for determining profitability when estimating a project, understanding bonding requirements, putting together a competitive bid, procuring equipment, and effectively deploying labor.
Author: Robert Cortright
Publisher:
Published: 2003-01-01
Total Pages: 199
ISBN-13: 9780964196339
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Photo study of 240 bridges worldwide, all in color."
Author: Robert William Hadlow
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 232
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Recognized by Engineering News-Record as one of the most important bridge engineers in the past 125 years, McCollough was an impassioned promoter of state-sponsored bridge building that incorporated engineering efficiency with economic practicality and aesthetic appeal. His bridges are rich in detail; the finest among them are embellished with arch crowns, Art Deco-inspired plylons and obelisks, Gothic piers, towering spires, and arched railing panels." "Illustrated with historic photographs and drawings, Robert Hadlow's definitive and highly readable biography will delight bridge buffs and engineering enthusiasts everywhere."--BOOK JACKET.
