It was swung into its present upright position one August day in 1832, in just fifty-four minutes, under direction of the French architect, M. de Montferrand.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
This remarkable bridge is one thousand nine hundred feet in length, and was designed by the same architect that superintended the construction of the Nicholas Bridge at St. Petersburg.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
She had an architect with her, her servants were to order, her house to look after; and George readily felt that his hour was certainly not in the early morning.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr