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Gabriel Leverich collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1991-25

Content Description

Contains multiple letters and two reports from Gabriel Leverich (RPI Class of 1857) about the inspection of railways and bridges in New York City. One inspection report details the transportation methods by railroad through Manhattan and Brooklyn, called "Rapid Transit," and the other, a blueprint titled "Changes in Position of the Saddles," describes cable movements of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Dates

  • 1880-1889

Creator

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Institute Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Institute Archives and Special Collections
Rensselaer Libraries, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy NY 12180-3590 US
518 276 8340