Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Connections Across Land
This unit chronicles the paths taken by various explorers for delivery of commodities and religion which led to the migration of people and an onslaught of disease. Particular attention is paid to The Silk Road, The Turquoise Road, and...
University of California
University of California: Roman Building Technology and Architecture
This site offers information on Roman Engineering, Roman Baths, Roman Aqueducts, roads, bridges, buildings and concrete.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Are Dams Forever?
Students learn that dams do not last forever. Similar to other human-made structures, such as roads and bridges, dams require regular maintenance and have a finite lifespan. Many dams built during the 1930-70s, an era of intensive dam...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Casselmans Bridge, Natl Road
Bridge built in 1813 on the National Road, the nation's first major public works project.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Ohio: S. Bridge, National Road
An image of the S. Bridge, National Road.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Illinois: Eads Bridge
A combined road and railway bridge which was, when completed in 1874, the longest arch bridge in the world. Extends into St. Louis, Missouri.
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Web Gallery of Art: The Road Bridge at Argenteuil
An image of "The Road Bridge at Argenteuil", created by Claude Monet in 1874 (Oil on canvas, 60 x 80 cm).
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Etc: Maps Etc: London Covent Garden and Eastward to London Bridge, 1720
A detailed map of London Circa1720 showing major roads, the River Thames, parks, government buildings and locations pertaining to the times of Joseph Addison (1672 - 1719) east of Covent Gardens to London Bridge.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Westfield, 1919
A road map of Westfield, Massachusetts, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Westfield River, major roads, railroads, bridges, cemeteries, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Winchendon, 1919
A road map of Winchendon, Massachusetts, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing Whitney's Pond, major roads, railroads, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 1919
A road map of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Housatonic River, major roads, railroads, bridges, cemeteries, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Saratoga Springs, 1920
A road map of Saratoga Springs, New York, from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, showing the principal roads, railroads, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Brooklyn and Queens, 1920
A road map of Brooklyn and Queens, New York, from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, showing the Hudson River, East River, principal roads, railroads, Bridges, ferry routes, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Saranac Lake, New York, 1920
A road map of Saranac Lake, New York, from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, showing the principal roads, railroads, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Saratoga Springs, New York, 1919
A road map of Saratoga Springs, New York, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the principal roads, railroads, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania, 1920
A road map of the Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the Automobile Club of Rochester (1920) showing the Delaware River, principal roads, railroads, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Plan of the Movements at Concord, 1775
A plan of the Battle of Concord, Massachusetts, at the opening of the American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775). Explanation of the Plan: (1) Lexington Road; (2) Hills and high land where the liberty pole stood; (3) center of the town,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: San Francisco Bay, 1903
A map from 1903 of the San Francisco Bay area, showing roads, railroads, local jurisdictions, and physical features. The map pre-dates the bridge system of the bay, including the Golden Gate Bridge started in 1933.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Montreal, 1919
A road map of Montreal from the Official Automobile Blue Book of 1919. The map shows the St. Lawrence River, the Royal Victoria Bridge, major roads, railroads and stations, schools, cemeteries, parks, and government buildings.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Norwich, 1919
A road map of the vicinity of Norwich Connecticut from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Thames and Shetucket rivers, bridges, major roads, railroads and stations, parks, and major landmarks of the area.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Norwalk, Connecticut, 1919
A road map of the vicinity of Norwalk Connecticut from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the neighboring towns, bridges, major roads, railroads and stations, parks, and major landmarks of the area.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Stamford, Connecticut, 1920
A road map of the vicinity of Stamford Connecticut from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, showing the Mill River bridges, major roads, railroads and stations, parks, and major landmarks of the area.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Stamford, Connecticut, 1919
A road map of the vicinity of Stamford Connecticut from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Mill River bridges, major roads, railroads and stations, parks, and major landmarks of the area.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hartford, Connecticut, 1919
A road map of the vicinity of Hartford Connecticut from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Connecticut River, Capitol building, bridges, major roads, railroads and stations, parks, and major landmarks of the area.