"Between the completion of the bridge on paper and the inauguration of construction, a distressing event took place. This was the death of , in 1869. It was difficult to believe that the loss would not prove irreparable, and yet in fact had preserved him to be the real builder of the bridge, although not a hammer had been lifted when he died. His son, , who was already associated with the work, enjoyed the confidence and shared the ability of his father. The board of trustees appointed him chief engineerâthe position he has held during the entire progress of construction."
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