Published by Boone County, Iowa, Boone, Iowa, 1997
Seller: Cambridge Books, Cambridge, MN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 23 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm. "The Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge is a patented bridge design by James Barney Marsh, a graduate of Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now Iowa State University). Around the turn of the 20th Century, reinforced concrete was introduced in Iowa as an important new bridge construction material. Marsh used the new technology to encased steel truss arches in concrete to produce a sturdy yet aesthetic arch bridge. This booklet touches on the important aspects of Marsh's life, business and industrial contributions." Photographs and descriptions of the eleven remaining Marsh Rainbow bridges in Iowa. Rare.
Language: English
Published by Boone County, Iowa, 1997
Seller: CKBooks, Bussey, IA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. light rubbing and two creases to cover, pages clean.
Published by INTERNATIONAL TEXTBOOK CO, SCRANTON, 1903
Seller: Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises, Atlantic City, NJ, U.S.A.
HARDCOVER BROWN. Condition: Fair. Brown leather spine & corners, significant wear, head and foot of spine chipped, rubbed extremities, hinges, loose, else unmarked. DATE PUBLISHED: 1903 EDITION: UNPAGINATED.