James B. Eads

James B. Eads

Dive into the fascinating life of Captain James Buchanan Eads, a respected American civil engineer and prolific inventor. With over 50 patents to his name, Eads monumental achievements, including the iconic Mississippi River Bridge at St. Louis and his unique designs for the Mississippi River jetties, have left an indelible mark on history. This biography, penned by his grandson Louis How, offers a personal perspective on Eads life and legacy. His constructions were recognized as National Historic Landmarks and he was honored with a Special Award of Recognition by the American Institute of Steel Construction, underscoring his influence in civil engineering. - Summary by Wikipedia and Barry Eads

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July 26, 2025 • 22 mins
Dive into the fascinating life of Captain James Buchanan Eads, a respected American civil engineer and prolific inventor. With over 50 patents to his name, Eads monumental achievements, including the iconic Mississippi River Bridge at St. Louis and his unique designs for the Mississippi River jetties, have left an indelible mark on history. This biography, penned by his grandson Louis How, offers a personal perspective on Eads life...
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Dive into the fascinating life of Captain James Buchanan Eads, a respected American civil engineer and prolific inventor. With over 50 patents to his name, Eads monumental achievements, including the iconic Mississippi River Bridge at St. Louis and his unique designs for the Mississippi River jetties, have left an indelible mark on history. This biography, penned by his grandson Louis How, offers a personal perspective on Eads life...
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July 26, 2025 • 28 mins
Dive into the fascinating life of Captain James Buchanan Eads, a respected American civil engineer and prolific inventor. With over 50 patents to his name, Eads monumental achievements, including the iconic Mississippi River Bridge at St. Louis and his unique designs for the Mississippi River jetties, have left an indelible mark on history. This biography, penned by his grandson Louis How, offers a personal perspective on Eads life...
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July 26, 2025 • 31 mins
Dive into the fascinating life of Captain James Buchanan Eads, a respected American civil engineer and prolific inventor. With over 50 patents to his name, Eads monumental achievements, including the iconic Mississippi River Bridge at St. Louis and his unique designs for the Mississippi River jetties, have left an indelible mark on history. This biography, penned by his grandson Louis How, offers a personal perspective on Eads life...
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July 26, 2025 • 17 mins
Dive into the fascinating life of Captain James Buchanan Eads, a respected American civil engineer and prolific inventor. With over 50 patents to his name, Eads monumental achievements, including the iconic Mississippi River Bridge at St. Louis and his unique designs for the Mississippi River jetties, have left an indelible mark on history. This biography, penned by his grandson Louis How, offers a personal perspective on Eads life...
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