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Gustav Lindenthal

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American civil engineer (1850-1935)

United StatesScientistsLived 1850 to 1935 · aged 85
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Gustav Lindenthal was a civil engineer who designed the Queensboro and Hell Gate bridges in New York City, among other bridges. Lindenthal's work was greatly affected by his pursuit for perfection and his love of art.

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Lindenthal in 1880Lindenthal in 1880The Hell Gate Bridge c. 1917The Hell Gate Bridge c. 1917Smithfield Street Bridge in 1974Smithfield Street Bridge in 1974

Awards 2

1926honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University
1911honorary doctor of the Dresden University of Technology

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Rudolf ZahradníkAlso won honorary doctor of the Dresden University of TechnologyKarl KordeschAlso won honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical UniversityJosef MelanAlso won honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical UniversityBéla Szőkefalvi-NagyAlso won honorary doctor of the Dresden University of TechnologyOtto IntzeAlso won honorary doctor of the Dresden University of TechnologyJosef Maria EderAlso won honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University

About this person

Gustav Lindenthal was a civil engineer who designed the Queensboro and Hell Gate bridges in New York City, among other bridges. Lindenthal's work was greatly affected by his pursuit for perfection and his love of art. Having received little formal education and no degree in civil engineering, Lindenthal based his work on his prior experience and techniques used by other engineers of the time.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1850 to 1935 · aged 85
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8 languages

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