American Civil Engineer
Constructed the world's first long-span wire-cable suspension bridge suspension bridge across the Shuylkill River at Fairmont, Pennsylvania.
Born: 1810
Died: 1862
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Biography and details of Ellet's design for the first suspension bridge over Niagara Falls.
Facsimile of Ellet's report published in 1848. Also available in pdf and tiff formats.
Facsimile of Ellet's report published in 1848. Also available in pdf and tiff formats.
Biography and details of Ellet's design for the first suspension bridge over Niagara Falls.
