Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
An Engineering Epic
Photographed by Buck Tanzi, May 14, 2022
1. An Engineering Epic Marker
To prevent repeating the foundation problems that plagued the construction of the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge in the 1880s, the engineers associated with the Mid-Hudson Bridge were selected for their expertise, particularly with foundations. Even so, a foundation accident delayed the bridge's completion for more than a year; its correction was described as an engineering epic, and the bridge was considered a monument to the engineers' persistence, ingenuity, and skill.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts.
Location. 41° 42.137′ N, 73° 56.394′ W. Marker is in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. It can be reached from the intersection of Mid-Hudson Bridge and Rinaldi Blvd., on the right when traveling west. Located on the Mid-Hudson Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poughkeepsie NY 12601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mid-Hudson Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (approx. Ό mile away); Victor C. Waryas Memorial Park (approx. Ό mile away); Ed Wood (approx. Ό mile away); River That Flows Both Ways (approx. 0.3 miles away); Union Street Historic Neighborhood
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Photographed by Buck Tanzi, May 14, 2022
2. An Engineering Epic Marker
Photographed by Buck Tanzi, May 14, 2022
3. An Engineering Epic Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2024, by Buck Tanzi of Poughkeepsie, New York. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2024, by Buck Tanzi of Poughkeepsie, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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