Gabriel Leverich collection, 1880-1889

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Leverich, Gabriel
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English .

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Folsom Library
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 Eighth St
Troy, NY 12180, United States
Contact:
518-276-8340