In this post we investigate in detail various statistics of the stone arch bridges of Butler County, Kansas, to give a clearer idea of what factors play into which bridges remain today.
Category Archives: History
Factors in Stone Bridge Survival
There are several common themes that appear to have determined which stone arch culverts built by Kansas townships have stood the test of time.
Investigating the Glencoe Township Culverts Part 3
In this post we finish our investigation of the Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas stone culverts, making educated guesses about the builders of two of them.
Investigating the Glencoe Township Stone Culverts Part 2
An in-depth investigation of two of the Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas stone culverts, showing who likely built these small stone arch bridges.
Investigating the Glencoe Township Stone Culverts Part 1
In this post we look into the four stone culverts of Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas, showing some relevant newspaper references.
The Final Tally: Stone Arch Bridges Built by Butler County, Kansas
Here is the number and percentage of stone arch bridges remaining in Butler County, Kansas that were built by the county with similar statistics for each builder.
Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 4
A overview and some photos of the stone arch bridges of Butler County, Kansas from 1908 – 1918. Includes a map of the 50+ stone bridges built by the county proper.
Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 3
Part of a series, included is a list, a map, some photos and a summery of the stone arch bridges built by Butler County, Kansas between 1904 and 1907.
Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 2
By 1903, Butler County improved their stone arch bridge techniques. Included is a list of all stone arch bridges built by the county in this period and a map.
Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 1
The first in a series listing the stone arch bridges built by Butler County, Kansas, during the stone arch bridge era. This post covers 1882 – 1898.
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