The Pictorial Sketch-book of Pennsylvania: Or, Its Scenery, Internal Improvements, Resources, and AgricultureW.P. Hazard, 1852 - 450 страници |
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... ment of the kind ever erected in the United States ; and , in point of boldness of conception and romantic profile , probably inferior to none in any quarter of the globe . The first water - works were commenced in 1799. A steam ...
... ment of the kind ever erected in the United States ; and , in point of boldness of conception and romantic profile , probably inferior to none in any quarter of the globe . The first water - works were commenced in 1799. A steam ...
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... ment . To make it productive , accommodations corresponding with the stupendous trade of the road had to be provided ; and this , too , in the midst of its darkest and most trying history . But the improve- ments are now made and ...
... ment . To make it productive , accommodations corresponding with the stupendous trade of the road had to be provided ; and this , too , in the midst of its darkest and most trying history . But the improve- ments are now made and ...
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... ment in the province of Pennsylvania , promulgated in 1690 , alludes to the practicability of effecting a communication by water between the Susquehanna and the Schuylkill . Canals and turnpikes were unknown at this period , even in ...
... ment in the province of Pennsylvania , promulgated in 1690 , alludes to the practicability of effecting a communication by water between the Susquehanna and the Schuylkill . Canals and turnpikes were unknown at this period , even in ...
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... ment , enabled the managers to resume operations in 1821. The line was re - located , the dimensions of the canal changed , and the whole work finished in about six years from this period ; after thirty - seven years had elapsed from ...
... ment , enabled the managers to resume operations in 1821. The line was re - located , the dimensions of the canal changed , and the whole work finished in about six years from this period ; after thirty - seven years had elapsed from ...
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... ment of the latter , is one hundred and seventy - two feet long , formed of a brick arch , with cut stone façades . The depôts on this road are all substantially built , but with a view to use , rather than ornament . At Schuylkill ...
... ment of the latter , is one hundred and seventy - two feet long , formed of a brick arch , with cut stone façades . The depôts on this road are all substantially built , but with a view to use , rather than ornament . At Schuylkill ...
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