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48 pp.
| Blackbirch |
October, 1999 |
LibraryISBN 1-56711-173-4$$17.95
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4-6Building America series.
Illustrated with black-and-white and color photos, these books effectively trace the histories of building two American architectural landmarks. Gresko details how the Grand Coulee was built to harness the water resources of the Columbia River for generating electricity and supporting agriculture. Pascoe emphasizes the roles of businessman (and spiritualist) John Roebling and his engineer son Washington in designing and constructing the Brooklyn Bridge. Bib., glos., ind.