Thu July 06, 2017
Scientists Learn Why Ancient Roman Concrete Lasts So Long
The Roman Empire may be long gone, but its architecture has stood the test of time — most notably, its insanely durable concrete, which has been hailed as the world's strongest. The building material, which still remains intact and stronger than ever in many places, has long puzzled scientists who couldn't fully explain why it was so remarkably strong, or why modern efforts to duplicate its strength have fallen flat....
Tue June 27, 2017
ODOT Reveals Newest Scenic Byway in North Central Ohio
Ohio's newest Scenic Byway, The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway, was announced in Mifflin. The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway's routes are state Route 39 from Loudonville, northwest through Perrysville and Lucas and ending in Mansfield; and State Route 603 from Mifflin to Malabar Farm where it ends at state Route 95....
Edgar A. Browning - Fri June 23, 2017
Looking Back: Ship Testing Basin Near Cabin John, Md.
Oceans built to order with miniature ships in miniature storms...on a miniature sea at Cabin John, Md., said Caterpillar Tractor at the time. The ship testing basin near Cabin John, Md. was constructed by Turner Construction Company of New York under a $2,675,000 contract....
Fri June 23, 2017
Pentagon Memorial Fund Names Fentress Architect for VEC
The Pentagon Memorial Fund recently announced the selection of Fentress Architects as the architect for the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center (VEC) in Arlington, Va. The VEC will be the companion visitor center to the existing memorial that memorializes the 184 lives lost during the tragic events of Sept....
Wilson Ring - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thu June 22, 2017
Museum Tries to Save War Boat From Lake Bottom
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) More than two decades after it was discovered at the bottom of Lake Champlain, a Revolutionary War gunboat may see the light of day under a museum plan to raise, preserve and put the vessel on display....
Debbie Jackson - Thu June 08, 2017
Oklahoma's Avery Drive: The Long Road to Completion
TULSA, Okla. (AP) Cyrus Avery called it his favorite road. To some, it was “the road to nowhere.' Still others felt it should never have been built. Since 1958, the 3.5-mi., two-lane scenic byway has been known as Avery Drive, named for the man most remembered as the father of the Mother Road, Historic Route 66....
Wed June 07, 2017
Route 66 Landmark to Be Redeveloped
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Redevelopment of another old motel along historic Route 66 will begin soon. Albuquerque-based Construct Southwest was selected last July by the city of Albuquerque to bring the De Anza Motor Lodge back to life....
Macabe Brown - Wed May 31, 2017
Artifacts From 'Old City Dump' Discovered in Ind.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) Bee Slough has been getting a lot of attention lately due to the major sewer infrastructure project under way in the area. And now Cultural Resource Analyst Inc. has identified an archaeological site there....
Mon May 22, 2017
WWII Bomb Found at Construction Site
A 500lb bomb was unearthed at a construction site in Birmingham, England which led to a unique event locals are sure to be talking about for ages. The discovery of the explosive device, a German shell from World War II, caused a panic in the town of Aston as Trains were cancelled and 13 miles of the M6 were closed to clear the route....
Edgar A. Browning - Fri May 19, 2017
A Look Back: New Hampshire's Portsmouth Air Force Base
The Portsmouth Air Force Base in Portsmouth, N.H., was built between the years of 1954 to 1956. The Cold War project was described militarily as a retaliation base. The joint venture team of Morrison-Knudsen Company of Boise, Idaho, and Landers & Griffin Inc....
