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India’s tallest bridge towers and pylons

The following list identifies the tallest bridge towers and pylons in India. Such support structures are principally found on cable-stayed and suspension bridges and the height is measured from ground or water level to the top of the tower/pylon. The … Continue reading

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An artistic gem is saved in Detroit

Great to read the story below from the Detroit News about one of Detroit’s classic and artistic skyscrapers being saved. The Whitney Building was designed by Daniel Burnham. Below is the weblink to the original story. http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111229/BIZ/112290339/Detroit-gems-will-sparkle?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

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