Author: Cresson, Benjamin Franklin
Synopsis:
In 'Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXVIII, Sept. 1910: The New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad; The Terminal Station - West', Benjamin Franklin Cresson takes readers on a captivating journey through the construction of the New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad. With meticulous detail and vivid descriptions, Cresson explores the challenges faced by engineers and the innovative solutions they devised to overcome them. From the intricate planning to the groundbreaking engineering techniques, this work offers a fascinating glimpse into the monumental project that forever transformed transportation in New York City.
Genres: Non-fiction, Engineering, History
Themes: Infrastructure development, Engineering marvels, Urban transformation
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