Frank H. Shaw
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Frank H. Shaw | |
|---|---|
| Born | Weymouth |
| Died | 13 May 1950 West Chester |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Works | Bridge in West Earl Township |
Frank Harold Shaw (1882 – May 14, 1950) was an American civil engineer notable for designing bridges and water supply infrastructure in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.[1] Two water towers that he designed, affectionately named "George and Martha" by local residents, were landmarks on the Lancaster skyline until their demolition in 1996.[2]
Projects
- 1916 Big Chickies Bridge
- 1916 Weaverland Bridge (Quarry Road Bridge)
- 1917 Bridge in West Earl Township (Big Conestoga Creek Bridge No. 12)
- 1925 Lancaster Water Tower at Structurae. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- 1932 Lancaster Water Tower at Structurae. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
References
- ^ “Frank H. Shaw Dies; Was Former Water Works Supt.” Obituary in Lancaster Intelligencer Journal, May 15, 1950.
- ^ Franklin and Marshall College Archives. "History of Campus Buildings and Landmarks". Archived from the original on 2009-05-02. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
External links
- Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. PA-500, "Big Conestoga Creek Bridge No. 12"
- HAER No. PA-589, "Weaverland Bridge"
- HAER No. PA-630, "Big Chickies Bridge"
- Frank Harold Shaw at Structurae
- Big Conestoga Creek Bridge No. 12 at Structurae
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