Category: History
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The Don Gasper Avenue Bridge: Walter Sharp’s Major New Mexico Bridge
Walter Sharp, a pioneer stone bridge builder in Kansas, erected in 1903 a stone arch bridge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which became a milestone in his career and in New Mexico transportation. This is the second part of this series.
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The Don Gasper Avenue Bridge: Walter Sharp’s Major New Mexico Bridge
Walter Sharp, a pioneer stone bridge builder in Kansas, erected in 1903 a stone arch bridge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which became a milestone in his career and in New Mexico transportation.
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A Newer Generation of Stone Culverts
Over the course of our research, it came to our attention that there were in several places multiple eras of stone bridge construction: the stereotypical early 1900s work, and then a later style that relied heavily on cement mortars.
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The Low-Cost Stone Bridges of the Early 1900s
A hallmark of US stone bridges and culverts built for the public roads during the early 1900s is their low-cost design. As a result, these structures tend to feature several shortcuts leading to maintenance issues.
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Announcing a New Book of Walter Sharp’s Writings
We have released a new book composed of Walter Sharp’s writing. In this book, learn about the history of the Good Roads Movement, the story of Cowley’s stone bridges, and more in the words of Sharp himself.
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Cowley’s Stone Bridges: A Vanishing Heritage
The stone arch bridges of Cowley County are a vanishing part of Cowley’s history. In this post we show the rich heritage of these bridges and how they helped shape the lives of people in Cowley County.
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Stone/Concrete Hybrid Bridges
In the early days of concrete, stone and concrete were sometimes used together in bridges to create a unique form of hybrid construction. These structures can be durable, but have weaknesses due to the multiple types of materials used.
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Why Were Stone Bridges Built?
Stone arch bridges were usually built historically for their proven durability, which made these structures desirable. In the early 1900s, stone bridges made a resurgence in the United States.
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The History of Peter Johnson’s Bridge
In this post we record the unique history of the double-arched Peter Johnson’s Bridge recently found built into a road embankment near Leon, Butler County, Kansas.
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