Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Connections Across Land
This unit chronicles the paths taken by various explorers for delivery of commodities and religion which led to the migration of people and an onslaught of disease. Particular attention is paid to The Silk Road, The Turquoise Road, and...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Are Dams Forever?
Students learn that dams do not last forever. Similar to other human-made structures, such as roads and bridges, dams require regular maintenance and have a finite lifespan. Many dams built during the 1930-70s, an era of intensive dam...
University of California
University of California: Roman Building Technology and Architecture
This site offers information on Roman Engineering, Roman Baths, Roman Aqueducts, roads, bridges, buildings and concrete.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: Roman Engineering and Construction
Kids learn about the engineering and construction from the days of Ancient Rome. Learn how the Romans built roads, aqueducts, bridges, the colosseum, and other great structures.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Illinois: Eads Bridge
A combined road and railway bridge which was, when completed in 1874, the longest arch bridge in the world. Extends into St. Louis, Missouri.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Brooklyn and Queens, 1920
A road map of Brooklyn and Queens, New York, from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, showing the Hudson River, East River, principal roads, railroads, Bridges, ferry routes, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Auburn and Lewiston, 1919
A road map of Auburn and Lewiston, Maine, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Androscoggin River, major roads, bridges, railroads and stations, parks, cemeteries, college grounds, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Portsmouth and Vicinity, 1919
A road map of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Piscataqua River, principal roads, railroads and stations, bridges, parks, and major landmarks.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Rhinebeck and Rhinecliff, New York , 1919
A road map of Rhinebeck and Rhinecliff, New York, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Hudson River, principal roads, railroads and stations, bridges, ferry docks, and major landmarks.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 1920
A road map of Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, from the Automobile Club of Rochester (1920) showing the principal roads, railroads and station, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Bangor and Brewer, 1919
A road map of Bangor and Brewer, Maine, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Penobscot River and Kenduskeag Stream, major roads, bridges, railroads and stations, parks, cemeteries, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Pittsburg and Vicinity, 1916
A map from 1916 of Pittsburgh and vicinity showing the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, city limits, principal roads, railroads, neighboring cities and towns, rivers, bridges, and landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: London and Vicinity, 1909
A sketch map of London and the surrounding vicinity around 1909, showing the city boundaries, major roads, railways, parks, and the landmarks of Regent's Park, Victoria Park, Kensington Garden, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Young Republic
This site is provided for by the Library of Congress. Painter and printer John Rubens Smith sketched rivers, roads, cities, bridges, and mills throughout America between the years 1810 and 1840. Digital images of his art are provided...
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Etc: Maps Etc: London Covent Garden and Eastward to London Bridge, 1720
A detailed map of London Circa1720 showing major roads, the River Thames, parks, government buildings and locations pertaining to the times of Joseph Addison (1672 - 1719) east of Covent Gardens to London Bridge.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Boston, Charlestown, and Cambridge, 1919
A city plan of Boston, Cambridge, and Charlestown from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Charles River and wharfs, major roads, bridges, railroads and stations, parks, hotels and garages, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Westfield, 1919
A road map of Westfield, Massachusetts, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Westfield River, major roads, railroads, bridges, cemeteries, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Winchendon, 1919
A road map of Winchendon, Massachusetts, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing Whitney's Pond, major roads, railroads, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 1919
A road map of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Housatonic River, major roads, railroads, bridges, cemeteries, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Saratoga Springs, 1920
A road map of Saratoga Springs, New York, from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, showing the principal roads, railroads, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Saranac Lake, New York, 1920
A road map of Saranac Lake, New York, from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, showing the principal roads, railroads, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Saratoga Springs, New York, 1919
A road map of Saratoga Springs, New York, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the principal roads, railroads, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Taunton, 1919
A road map of Taunton, Massachusetts, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the major roads and stations, railroads, bridges, cemeteries, and major landmarks.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania, 1920
A road map of the Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the Automobile Club of Rochester (1920) showing the Delaware River, principal roads, railroads, bridges, and major landmarks.