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Factors in Stone Bridge Survival

115th Whitewater River Bridge

There are several common themes that appear to have determined which stone arch culverts built by Kansas townships have stood the test of time.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Butler, Design, Quality of Construction

Investigating the Glencoe Township Culverts Part 3

SE Price Road Culvert

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.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMay 20, 2022May 20, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Butler, Design, Harry Brickley

Investigating the Glencoe Township Stone Culverts Part 2

SW 90th Culvert

An in-depth investigation of two of the Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas stone culverts, showing who likely built these small stone arch bridges.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMay 13, 2022May 20, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Butler, Design, Harry Brickley

Investigating the Glencoe Township Stone Culverts Part 1

SE 90th Street Glencoe Township Culvert

In this post we look into the four stone culverts of Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas, showing some relevant newspaper references.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMay 6, 2022May 15, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Butler, Quality of Construction

The Final Tally: Stone Arch Bridges Built by Butler County, Kansas

Sycamore Springs Bridge

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.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMarch 4, 2022March 2, 2023Posted inHistoryTags:Abe Matheney, Butler, C. C. Jamison, Walter Sharp

Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 4

NW 130th Street Henry Creek Bridge

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.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 3, 2021March 18, 2023Posted inHistoryTags:Abe Matheney, Butler, C. C. Jamison, Quality of Construction, Walter Sharp

Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 3

Minos West Ford Bridge

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.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 19, 2021March 2, 2023Posted inHistoryTags:Abe Matheney, Butler, C. C. Jamison, Walter Sharp

Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 2

Ligget Ford Bridge (Harrison Creek Bridge)

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.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 12, 2021March 18, 2023Posted inHistoryTags:Abe Matheney, Butler, C. C. Jamison, Cowley, Walter Sharp, waterway

Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 1

Abe Matheney's 1897 Turkey Creek Bridge

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.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 5, 2021March 2, 2023Posted inHistoryTags:Abe Matheney, Butler, C. C. Jamison, Walter Sharp

American Railroad Stone Arch Bridges

Railroad Bridge

American railroads built many premium quality stone arch bridges because well-built stone bridges last and can handle massive loads well.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesOctober 1, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inHistoryTags:Design, Quality of Construction, railroads

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