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Rehabilitation Extends Life, Restores Historical Aspects of Minneapolis’ Third Avenue Bridge

Civil + Structural Engineer

Anthony Falls Historic District. The span, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is a classic example of a cast-in-place concrete arch-type bridge. Anthony Falls Historic District’s National Register of Historic Places designation. Historic concrete was extensively deteriorated.

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Nicholas Redding: Head of Campaign for Historic Trades and Preservation Maryland Works Toward Craft Training in Historic Preservation

ENR Construction

In 1968, the Whitehill Report on Professional and Public Education for Historic Preservation raised concerns about a dearth of tradespeople qualified in historic preservation work.

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Coastal project sheds light on importance of community collaboration

Civil + Structural Engineer

Her name was Giorgina Reid, and she was desperately trying to stabilize the cliffs that have been eroding for years, putting the iconic and beloved historic lighthouse at risk from crumbling into the sea. Following is a brief history of the work done by the community to help save the lighthouse in the last century.

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Interstate Bridge Replacement program seeks community input on cultural and historic resources

Civil + Structural Engineer

A new online open house sharing details and asking for community comment about work researching and identifying historic and archaeological areas in and around the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program is now available. VANCOUVER, WASH. – Comments can be submitted through Thursday, May 18.

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Open Space Institute, U.S. Military Academy Engineering Students Construct New Trail Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC). This project marks the sixth year that OSI has worked with the USMA cadets to design and construct a trail bridge at a New York State Park.

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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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Historical Building Restoration in the UK: Preserving Our Architectural Legacy

UK Construction Blog

The post Historical Building Restoration in the UK: Preserving Our Architectural Legacy appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The United Kingdom is home to a wealth of historical buildings and monuments that tell the story of its rich heritage and culture. Restoration ensures these sites remain accessible and captivating.