James Buchanan Eads, US civil engineer

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James Buchanan Eads, US civil engineer

James Buchanan Eads (1820-1887), US civil engineer. Eads worked in salvage on the Mississippi, then built ironclad warships during the US Civil War. After the war, he designed and oversaw the construction of a steel rail and road bridge across the Mississippi between St Louis, Missouri, and East St Louis, Illinois. It was 1964 metres long and 27 metres high, the longest arch bridge in the world at the time. It was constructed between 1867 and 1874, and was named the Eads Bridge in honour of its designer. This photograph, which dates from between 1865 and 1880, is part of a collection of photographs from the Brady-Handy studio

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This photograph captures the essence of James Buchanan Eads, a renowned US civil engineer who left an indelible mark on American history. Eads' remarkable career spanned various engineering feats, starting with his salvage work along the mighty Mississippi River. However, it was during the tumultuous years of the US Civil War that he truly showcased his brilliance by constructing ironclad warships. After the war's end, Eads embarked on his most ambitious project yet - designing and overseeing the construction of a groundbreaking steel rail and road bridge across the vast expanse of the Mississippi. Completed between 1867 and 1874, this architectural marvel stood as a testament to Eads' ingenuity and determination. The bridge stretched an impressive 1964 meters in length and soared 27 meters high, making it not only a symbol of progress but also earning its place as the longest arch bridge in existence at that time. Named after its visionary creator, the iconic Eads Bridge connected St Louis, Missouri with East St Louis, Illinois - uniting two states while revolutionizing transportation infrastructure. This historic print from between 1865 and 1880 showcases James Buchanan Eads in all his glory; a man whose legacy continues to inspire engineers worldwide even today. Preserved within Library of Congress' collection from Brady-Handy studio, this portrait immortalizes James B. Eads as one of America's greatest minds in engineering history.

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