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Ralph Modjeski (born Rudolf Modrzejewski; January 27, 1861 – June 26, 1940) was a Polish-American civil engineer who achieved prominence as "America's greatest bridge builder." He pioneered the use of suspension bridges and oversaw the design and construction of nearly forty bridges that spanned the great rivers of North America ...
Ralph Modjeski (* 27. Januar 1861 als Rudolf Modrzejewski in Bochnia bei Krakau; † 26. Juni 1940 in Los Angeles) war ein polnischstämmiger US-amerikanischer Ingenieur, der vor allem für seine Brücken bekannt wurde.
Ralph Modjeski (born Jan. 27, 1861, Kraków, Pol.—died June 26, 1940, Los Angeles) was a Polish-born American bridge designer and builder, outstanding for the number, variety, and innovative character of his projects.
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Modjeski embraced and developed new concepts that set records for movable and fixed bridges. Partnered with Alfred Noble, he served as Chief Engineer for threeswing bridges across the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Portland, Oregon, all between 1905-1908.
27. Jan. 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ralph Modjeski, who was born on January 27, 1861 in the Austrian Empire. He designed and built many bridges in the US and Canada, including the Quebec Bridge and the Delaware River Bridge.
A deeper look at the scientific mind and artistic soul of a Polish-born Paris-trained immigrant who contributed to the building of a modern America. As every building and every street has its ...
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A memoir of Ralph Modjeski, a Polish-born civil engineer and bridge builder who immigrated to the US in 1876. Learn about his early life, education, career, and achievements, as well as his mother's famous acting career.
