Gustav Lindenthal

Gustav Lindenthal (May 21, 1850 – July 31, 1935) was a civil engineer who designed the Queensboro and Hell Gate bridges in New York City, among other bridges.: 283  Lindenthal's work was greatly affected by his pursuit for perfection and his love of art. Having received little formal education and no degree in civil engineering, Lindenthal based his work on his prior experience and techniques used by other engineers of the time.

Gustav Lindenthal
Gustav Lindenthal in 1909
BornMay 21, 1850
Brno, Austrian Empire (Present-day, Brno, Czech Republic)
DiedJuly 31, 1935 (1935-08-01) (aged 85)
Known forHell Gate Bridge
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