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History Talk October 9th, 2019 with Professor Paul C. King on John Roebling
October 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$5 – $7
In 1842, Roebling patented his own version of a strong yet malleable wire rope. In the same year, he successfully demonstrated the use of wire rope on the Allegheny Portage Railroad. Literally and figuratively, Roebling’s wire rope helped to connect our world in novel ways, eventually being used for suspension bridges, inclined railways, elevators, and telephone communications. Roebling became a successful “practical dreamer.”
With: Professor Paul C. King, Department of Architectural Technology New York City College of Technology
This History Talk will be presented at the D&H Canal Park Visitor’s Center at 58 Hoag Road (just off Route 209) in Cuddebackville, NY 12729. It is a benefit for The Neversink Valley Museum of History and Innovation and lite refreshments will be served. A donation of $5 for Members and $7 for Non-Members is suggested.
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John A. Roebling’s suspension bridge was finally completed and opened to vehicles on New Year’s Day, 1867. This woodcut shows the view from Covington KY looking toward the banks of the Ohio River. Library of Congress.
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