In the middle of the 19th century the leaders of the City of Qu bec dreamed of a great bridge across the St. Lawrence River. It would link their city to the new railway lines developing along the south shore, giving Qu bec a competitive edge in its long struggle with Montr al for commercial dominance. The width and depth of the St. Lawrence necessitated a bridge of unprecedented scale, and many of the best engineers of the time turned their attention...
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Transportation