The Engineering Contributions of Wendel BollmanVogel, Robert M.
History
The Engineering Contributions of Wendel Bollman
Vogel, Robert M.
Bollman, W. (Wendel), 1814-1884; Iron and steel bridges -- History
?-? Harpers Ferry, Va., Bollman 1/148' Arsenal Branch, B. & O.
Arsenal Canal through RR. Skew type. Span
truss length is that of
previous timber span.
?-? Baltimore, Md., Bollman 2/? B. & O. RR.
Gwynns Falls through
truss
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