. Bulletin - United States National Museum. Science. ^ ^ -/%= xirxr^n. Figure 5.—Bollman's original patent drawing, 1851. (In National Archives, Washington, ) enhanced by the theoretical knowledge gained by intense self-study, he eventually came to assist Chiei Engineer Benjamin H. Latrobe in bridge design. He later took this work over entirely as Latrobe's atten- tions and talents were demanded in the location and extension of the line between Cumberland and \\ heeling. The B. & O. did not reach its logical destination, Ohio (actually Wheeling, West Virginia, on the easl bank of the O
. Bulletin - United States National Museum. Science. ^ ^ -/%= xirxr^n. Figure 5.—Bollman's original patent drawing, 1851. (In National Archives, Washington, ) enhanced by the theoretical knowledge gained by intense self-study, he eventually came to assist Chiei Engineer Benjamin H. Latrobe in bridge design. He later took this work over entirely as Latrobe's atten- tions and talents were demanded in the location and extension of the line between Cumberland and \\ heeling. The B. & O. did not reach its logical destination, Ohio (actually Wheeling, West Virginia, on the easl bank of the Ohio River) until 1853. In the years following Bollman's return to the railroad, the design of bridges was an occupation of the engineering stafl second in importance only to the location of the line itself. During this time Bollman continued to rise and assume greater responsibilities, being appointed master of road by Latrobe in 1848. In this position he was responsible for all railroad property that did not move, principally the right-of-way and its struc- tures, including, of course, bridges. The recognition of Bollman's abilities was in the well-established tradition of the B. & O., long known as America's first "school of engineering," having sponsored many early experiments in motive power, trackwork, and other fundamental elements of railroad 82 BULLETIN 240: CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original United States National Museum; Smithsonian Institution; United States. Dept. of the Interior. Washington : Smithsonian Institution Press, [etc. ]; for sale by the Supt. of Docs. , U. S. Govt Print. Off.
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