Gustav Lindenthal
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Gustav Lindenthal was a civil engineer who designed the Queensboro and Hell Gate bridges in New York City, among other bridges. Lindenthal's work was greatly affected by his pursuit for perfection and
Lindenthal in 1909
Lindenthal in 1880
Smithfield Street Bridge in 1974
Hell Gate Bridge
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The Hell Gate Bridge is a railroad bridge in New York City. The bridge carries two tracks of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and one freight track between Astoria, Queens, and Port Morris, Bronx, via Rand
Gustav Lindenthal
…Gustav Lindenthal (May 21, 1850 – July 31, 1935) was a civil engineer who designed the Queensboro and Hell Gate bridges in New York City, among other bridges. Lindenthal's work was greatly affected by his pursuit for perfection and his love of art. Having received…
The main span above Hell Gate
The main span's arch, as ultimately approved
Bridge under construction c. 1915
The Hell Gate Bridge's main span in front of the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge's suspension span