History

Exists to focus the attention of the construction industry and associated professions on the importance of preserving the records of our built environment. Includes membership details, newsletter, journal and events.

Promote the wise use of America's many historic canal resources through research, preservation, restoration, recreation, and parks.

Purpose is to preserve, protect and perpetuate the unique history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal. Features history, museum, walks and events.

As published in The New York Times January 22, 1928.

Full text of Haupt's book published in 1864. Includes sections on designs for trestle and truss bridges for military railroads.

Not-for profit organisation of volunteers formed to protect and preserve the old Croton Aqueduct. Includes history, illustrations, and maps.

Full text of this report published in 1863.

Biography by Edward Chapman Bowes from the Canadian Biography Online.

Short essay about the old Stockport to Mottram turnpike road built in 1765.

Biography, portrait, and related links.

Illustrated article of the design engineering of the highest lift lock in the world.

Text of this story published in the Star and Herald, April 9, 1907.

Biography, portrait and text of a small book published in 1895 to honor the new mayor of San Francisco.

Short biography and references.

Illustrated account of Lessup's 1879 journey via the Panama railroad.