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Hace 1 día · In 1869 Kansas City was still a small town, much less important than Leavenworth. The Kansas City Bridge (later called the Hannibal Bridge) changed that quite rapidly. Designed and erected by Octave Chanute, the bridge was the first across the Missouri River, and it made Kansas City into a railroad hub and a center for westward expansion.
Hace 20 horas · 26-27 June 1901The Wright Brothers meet Octave Chanute (center) when he visits Dayton, the home of the Wright’s bicycle shop.
Hace 3 días · The Kansas City Bridge was designed by Octave Chanute, started in 1867, and completed in July 1869. A city that was considered "utterly insignificant" before the bridge was built. Kansas City became a distinguished rail center with seven railroads shortly after it was opened.
15 de jun. de 2024 · The production C-133 was 157’6” long, with a wingspan of 179’8” wide. It sat empty at 125,000 pounds, but could carry a payload of 150,000 pounds. The Cargomaster would cruise at just over 300 MPH, but could hit 359MPH at its ceiling of 19,000 feet.
Hace 3 días · Quoting Octave Chanute on the Wrights: "From somewhat intimate acquaintance I can say that in addition to their great mechanical abilities I have ever found the Wright Brothers trustworthy.
Hace 4 días · Our city was named after Octave Chanute, a noted engineer who designed railroads throughout the United States. He also built the first bridge over the Missouri River at Kansas City. He was a mentor and friend to Wilbur and Orville Wright.
Hace 3 días · The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier played a major role in protecting commercial and military vessels from the Houthis, the Iranian-backed rebel group.
