Chicago River Bridges by Patrick T. McBriarty (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Chicago River Bridges by Patrick T. McBriarty Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Chronicles more than 175 bridges spanning 55 locations along the Main Channel, South Branch, and North Branch of the Chicago River. Publisher Description Chicago River Bridges presents the untold history and development of Chicagos iconic bridges, from the first wood footbridge built by a tavern owner in 1832 to the fantastic marvels of steel, concrete, and machinery of today. It is the story of Chicago as seen through its bridges, for it has been the bridges that proved critical in connecting and reconnecting the people, industry, and neighborhoods of a city that is constantly remaking itself. In this book, author Patrick T. McBriarty shows how generations of Chicagoans built (and rebuilt) the thriving city trisected by the Chicago River and linked by its many crossings. The first comprehensive guidebook of these remarkable features of Chicagos urban landscape, Chicago River Bridges chronicles more than 175 bridges spanning 55 locations along the Main Channel, South Branch, and North Branch of the Chicago River. With new full-color photography of the existing bridges by Kevin Keeley and Laura Banick and more than one hundred black and white images of bridges past, the book unearths the rich history of Chicagos downtown bridges from the Michigan Avenue Bridge to the often forgotten bridges that once connected thoroughfares such as Rush, Erie, Taylor, and Polk Streets.Throughout, McBriarty delivers new research into the bridges architectural designs, engineering innovations, and their impact on Chicagoans daily lives. Describing the structure and mechanics of various kinds of moveable bridges (including vertical-lift, Scherer rolling lift, and Strauss heel trunnion mechanisms) in a manner that is accessible and still satisfying to the bridge aficionado, he explains how the dominance of the "Chicago-style" bascule drawbridge influenced the style and mechanics of bridges worldwide. Interspersed throughout are the human dramas that played out on and around the bridges, such as the floods of 1849 and 1992, the cattle crossing collapse of the Rush Street Bridge, or Vincent "The Schemer" Druccis Michigan Avenue Bridge jump.A confluence of Chicago history, urban design, and engineering lore, Chicago River Bridges illustrates Chicagos significant contribution to drawbridge innovation and the citys emergence as the drawbridge capital of the world. It is perfect for any reader interested in learning more about the history and function of Chicagos many and varied bridges. The introduction won The Henry N. Barkhausen Award for original research in the field of Great Lakes maritime history sponsored by the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History. Author Biography Patrick T. McBriarty is a writer and creative producer based in Chicago. A successful businessperson, he worked many years in manufacturing including partnership in a small manufacturing company and SAP consulting. He has co-produced, with Stephen Hatch, the documentary film Chicago Drawbridges. Details ISBN 0252037863 ISBN-13 9780252037863 Title Chicago River Bridges Author Patrick T. McBriarty Format Hardcover Year 2013 Pages 344 Publisher University of Illinois Press GE_Item_ID:129569722; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780252037863

Book Title: Chicago River Bridges

Number of Pages: 344 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Chicago River Bridges

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Item Height: 1.2 in

Subject: Historic Preservation / General, Regional, Civil / Bridges, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)

Publication Year: 2013

Item Weight: 56 Oz

Type: Textbook

Author: Patrick T. Mcbriarty

Subject Area: Technology & Engineering, Architecture, History

Item Length: 9.5 in

Item Width: 11 in

Format: Hardcover