Building the Kate Shelley Bridge, Boone, Iowa
Автор: Joe the Geographer
Загружено: 2025-06-25
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Описание: This Deep Dive chronicles the history and construction of a remarkable railway bridge in Boone County, Iowa. It opens with the details of the inspiring act of heroism by Kate Shelley in 1881, after whom the bridge was named, highlighting her bravery in preventing a train disaster. It then describes the intricate engineering and construction processes of the Kate Shelley Bridge, completed in 1901, noting its status as a significant achievement in early 20th-century bridge building. Furthermore, the document touches upon the bridge's role in national transportation, including its guarding during wartime, and concludes with the construction of a new, parallel concrete bridge in 2009, which now accommodates modern rail traffic while the historic structure remains as a landmark.
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