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Western Pennsylvania’s infrastructure is renowned for traversing valleys, mountains, rivers and everything in between. Early surveying in the region delineated state and local boundaries that allowed for the mapping of canals, railroads and roadways. Engineers developed bridges, ground transportation systems and airports that linked Pittsburgh to the world. Frequently overflowing rivers transformed into reliable navigation passageways. Drinking water and wastewater treatment systems allowed development and population to flourish, leading to investments in iconic buildings. Join expert civil engineers and professionals as they narrate the story of Pittsburgh and the surrounding region’s engineering triumphs.
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: Pauline A. Nist
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Learn more about Pittsburgh history
Review: Very interesting book
Reviewer: Big Kill
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: GREAT history of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania from a transportation perspective
Review: I’m enjoying this book so much I had to put it on here and recommend it to anyone with and interest in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania history.I don’t know why, maybe because it was put together by the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) 100th Anniversary Publication Committee, but I was expecting a very dry tome with lots of math and calculations but it has some of the best local history I’ve read in a long time. The first section alone (on Pennsylvania Borders) pulled together a lot of facts I’d heard about, in bits and pieces, here and there, in a very interesting way that pulled them all together.I wish there were a few more maps showing the location of some of the early canals and railroads, etc., but that’s a minor quibble.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good general book on the topic
Review: Not as thorough a history as I was expecting but well written
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