Journal - Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania (1826)
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.) · [Philadelphia : Franklin Institute] · leaf 323
3o8 Ralph Modteski. [J. F. I. simplicity. The old Roman bridges seem to have been built withevery line, mass and form shaped directly to meet the recpiirementsof utility; with the result that no line or form could be questionedby the eye. But in the mediaeval bridges good proportions oftenare hurt… … Roman aqueduct at Tarragone, Spain. One of the most remarkable works of those times was thePont dAvignon in France, built in 1178 by St. Benezet. Therewere twenty-one arches though to-day only four remain. Thetotal length of the bridge was 2000 feet and the principal archeshad an opening of 108…
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