Bridges!

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There's a bridge under construction in Russia, connecting Vladivostok to Russky Island It is goint to have bridge towers of 320 meters and the longest bracing wires running for 580 meters. There are plenty more pictures on English-Russia.

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For a more historical perspective there's Ralph Steiner's (1899 - 1986) photo from the Mid-Hudson Bridge, taken in 1931.

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Sadly the Marquette museum website has weird session limits, so a direct-link won't work., but search on "mid-hudson bridge" and or Ralph Steiner and you can pull up the photo.

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First a bit of follow up to the pics of the Russky Island bridge (see previous post).  There was a massive fire on the deck while construction was still progressing, most likely sparked by an incautious welder.  English-Russia has plenty... Read More

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