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Description:: Several engineering organizations have designated structures around the world as official landmarks or special sites. Examples range from buildings and bridges to roadways and dams. These are modern marvels of ingenuity, design and construction.

Expanded Description:

Because there are so many potential structures that could be considered engineering marvels or landmarks, this category is strictly limited to those appearing on any of the following lists: (Exceptions noted below)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Civil Engineering Landmarks

Wikipedia List of ASCE Landmarks
(Another list for ASCE Landmarks. May be used as secondary source only).
Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
American Council of Engineering Companies

Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)
National Historic Civil Engineering Sites

National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA)
NCSEA Awards

Engineering Heritage-Sydney
Engineering Heritage-Sydney

Engineers Australia
Engineering Heritage Markers

Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)
IPENZ - Engineering Heritage Awards

iCivilEngineer
Civil Engineering Landmarks

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmarks

ASM International
ASM Historical Landmarks

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
ASABE Historic Events

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
National Society of Professional Engineers

American Institute of Steel Construction
National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA)

American Chemical Society (ACS)
National Historic Chemical Landmark

Wahrzeichen der Ingenieurbaukunst (Germany)
Wahrzeichen der Ingenieurbaukunst (Germany)

Sightseers Guide to Engineering
Sightseers Guide to Engineering

Although some of these are U.S. organizations, the designated landmarks represent hundreds of engineering sites around the world, so it is very much an international selection.

NOTE: There may be engineering landmarks that do not appear on the above lists, that are sponsored by state or other national organizations. As long as you have photographic evidence of this, they are welcome in this category. If you know of other lists of engineering landmarks, please let the group leader know and we would welcome their inclusion in this category!

Some of the sites in the Sightseers Guide to Engineering are part of the official programs of the other organizations. If they are, then use that organization's listing as the primary source. In no case will a site be listed twice, except as noted below if the nature of the landmark lends itself to multiple waymarks (e.g. the Mason-Dixon Line).

NOTE: In some cases the original site/structure may no longer exist, even though it is listed by one of these organizations. While these may be of historical interest, unless there is at least some remnant of the landmark that may be physically visited and photographed, a waymark cannot be created. Waymarks consisting only of plaques and signs will not be accepted.

Instructions for Posting a Engineering Landmarks Waymark:

ONLY sites appearing on the approved lists, or qualifying under the noted exception, will be accepted!

TITLE: Both the name of the structure and its location must appear in the title.

COORDINATES: Must be personally obtained. NO Google searches for coordinates. Each site must be personally visited. (See also "Special Note" below).

PHOTOS: At least one clear photo must be submitted. In most cases more than one photo will be needed to present the structure to its fullest. Different angles, close-ups, identifying signs and lettering are all highly desirable. Waymarks submissions may be rejected for inadequate photo documentation!

DESCRIPTION & VARIABLES: Provide a good description of the structure and complete the variables section. Although most variables are not required, it is expected that a reasonable attempt will be made to provide both a good narrative description AND entries for the variables. Waymarks may be declined if it appears a good-faith attempt has not been made to do this. In most cases it is possible to copy and paste from a web site with some editing.

SPECIAL NOTE: Some of these sites, such as roadways, large-scale projects, etc. do not lend themselves well to pin-point coordinates and total documentation. In these cases, choose some notable, easily identifiable point or aspect of the site/structure for your waymark. Be reasonable and don't try to push the envelope. In some cases, multiple waymarks may be accepted if it seems reasonable based on the nature of the site. An example might be the Mason Dixon Line.

SPECIAL NOTE: While the details outlined in our category description, and the requirements listed in the posting instructions, cover the MINIMUM elements and standards for all waymarks in this category, each waymark will also be evaluated by a volunteer reviewer for overall quality and appropriateness. If a reviewer deems that there are deficiencies in some aspect of the waymark, the waymark may be either declined or accepted with request for changes and/or additions in either content or format.

Each waymark will be evaluated on its own merits. We will endeavor to be reasonable and flexible while maintaining the quality standards for the category. If there is a disagreement, try to work it out with the evaluating officer, or appeal to the group leader, but we reserve the right to accept or decline a waymark based on our best judgement.

LANGUAGE NOTE: We recognize waymarking as a global hobby and welcome waymarks from all countries. Because of our international scope, we also acknowledge ENGLISH as our lingua franca. English will create the highest level of accessibility globally. All waymarks must have at least a short description in ENGLISH. We encourage bilingual and multilingual waymarks, but one of the languages must be English. We have volunteer translators to help.

Relying on software or internet based translators, such as Babylon and Google Translate, may NOT yield accurate translations that are intelligible. Use these only when there is no alternative. Although we do not expect grammatical perfection, a waymark may be declined if there the English language is not understandable.

Instructions for Visiting a Waymark in this Category:

The listed coordinates for this waymark must be personally visited.

Please submit at least one ORIGINAL PHOTO of the structure, preferably one showing a different aspect, angle, season, etc. from the original waymark.

Give the DATE of your visit and any comments or additional information that will help other visitors enjoy this site.

Category Settings:

Waymarks can be added to this category
New waymarks of this category are reviewed by the category group prior to being published
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Variables:

Location
Type of structure/site
Date of Construction
Engineer/Architect/Builder etc.
Engineering Organization Listing
Primary Web Site
Secondary Web Site

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view gallery	The Reversing Falls Bridges - St. John, New Brunswick in Engineering Landmarks Bridges crossing the Saint John River on Bridge Road in Saint John, New Brunswick. posted by: mTn_biKer65 location: New Brunswick, Canada date approved: 4/13/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	ASB Vertical Lift Bridge -- Kansas City MO in Engineering Landmarks The ultra cool and deeply historic Armor Swift & Burlington (ASB) vertical lift through-truss bridge with a telescoping rail deck spans the Missouri River in Kansas City MO. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Missouri date approved: 3/29/2013 last visited: 3/12/2013
view gallery	American Textile History Museum 19th Century Machinery and Tools - Lowell, MA in Engineering Landmarks The American Textile History Museum, an ASME Heritage Collection, has significant examples of textile machinery as well as exhibits to provide historical context. posted by: NorStar location: Massachusetts date approved: 2/16/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	New Zealand Express Company Building - Dunedin, New Zealand in Engineering Landmarks Historic office building also known as the Consultancy House and the MFL Mutual Fund Building recognized for its early adoption of now commonly used construction material and methods in Dunedin, New Zealand. posted by: BruceS location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 2/13/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Invercargill Water Tower - Invercargill, New Zealand in Engineering Landmarks Historic water tower in Invercargill, New Zealand. posted by: BruceS location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 1/24/2013 last visited: 1/24/2013
view gallery	Houston Ship Channel -- LaPorte TX in Engineering Landmarks The Houston Ship Channel was named a National Civil Engineering landmark by the ASCE in 1987. The waymarked point is where the Houston Ship Channel passes by the USS TEXAS (BB 35) and the San Jacinto historic site. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 1/12/2013 last visited: 12/26/2008
view gallery	Alexandra Bridge Piers and Towers - Alexandra, New Zealand in Engineering Landmarks Historic piers and towers for former suspension bridge across the Clutha River at Alexandra. posted by: BruceS location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 1/5/2013 last visited: 1/23/2013
view gallery	Denver International Airport - Denver, CO in Engineering Landmarks In 1997, the controversial Denver International Airport earned the ASCE OCEA Award. posted by: Outspoken1 location: Colorado date approved: 12/25/2012 last visited: never
view gallery	Most Beautiful Bridge (1971) - Golden, CO in Engineering Landmarks This bridge design was honored for preserving the stunning mountain view for the drivers as they head west. posted by: Outspoken1 location: Colorado date approved: 12/25/2012 last visited: never
view gallery	White River Concrete Arch Bridge - Cotter AR in Engineering Landmarks The Cotter Bridge, also known as the R.M. Ruthven Bridge and the White River Concrete Arch Bridge, carries the business route of U.S. Route 62 across the White River west of the city of Cotter in Baxter County, Arkansas. posted by: Where's George location: Arkansas date approved: 12/15/2012 last visited: never
view gallery	The Royal Arsenal - Beresford Street, Woolwich, London, UK in Engineering Landmarks The Royal Arsenal Woolwich existed from 1671 to 1967. Since then many of the buildings have been converted to apartments and the Firepower Museum has been created in one of the former buildings. Armaments are now manufactured elsewhere. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 11/11/2012 last visited: never
view gallery	Morris Canal Reaction Turbine - Stewartsville, New Jersey in Engineering Landmarks A rare example of a 19th century reaction turbine is located here in a county park. This turbine is still in it's original setting, in an underground turbine 'hall' complete with tailrace. posted by: Bluejacket01 location: New Jersey date approved: 10/14/2012 last visited: never
view gallery	Horseshoe Curve - Altoona, PA in Engineering Landmarks The "World Famous" Horseshoe Curve was designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 2003. posted by: uccacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 10/3/2012 last visited: never
view gallery	Confederation Bridge, New Brunswick/Prince Edward Island, Canada in Engineering Landmarks The Confederation Bridge spans approximately 8 miles, connecting New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island in Canada. posted by: Queens Blessing location: New Brunswick, Canada date approved: 10/3/2012 last visited: 3/31/2013
view gallery	Fortifications de Québec - Québec Fortifications - Québec, QC in Engineering Landmarks Les fortifications de Québec commémore le système défensif mis en place entre 1608 et 1871 à Québec. The Fortifications of Québec commemorate the defence system built between 1608 and 1871 in Québec. posted by: Weathervane location: Quebec, Canada date approved: 9/20/2012 last visited: 5/8/2013
view gallery	Thomas Hill Standpipe - Bangor, Maine, USA in Engineering Landmarks Thomas Hill Standpipe is a riveted wrought iron water tank with a wood frame jacket located in Bangor, Maine. It is officially recognized as a Maine Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Maine Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. posted by: UMainah location: Maine date approved: 9/5/2012 last visited: 4/16/2013
view gallery	Airport Traffic Control Tower - Vandalia, OH in Engineering Landmarks The Airport Traffic Control Tower at the Dayton International Airport received a structure award from the NCSEA in 2011. posted by: DougK location: Ohio date approved: 8/23/2012 last visited: never
view gallery	Bollman Truss Bridge - Savage, MD in Engineering Landmarks This Bridge was awarded a Historical Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers. posted by: GT.US location: Maryland date approved: 8/20/2012 last visited: 2/28/2010
view gallery	Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel and Related Highway - Colorado in Engineering Landmarks Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel is both the highest and longest auto tunnel on Colorado's I-70 corridor. The the ASCE bestowed on CDOT the 1993 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award for this section of highway. posted by: Outspoken1 location: Colorado date approved: 8/5/2012 last visited: never
view gallery	Rumford Chemical Works - East Providence, RI in Engineering Landmarks Eben Horsford developed a chemical compound while at Harvard University to provide an alternative to leavening food in baking, and founded the Rumford Chemical Works to make his product - Rumford Baking Powder. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 8/3/2012 last visited: never
view gallery	Victoria Bridge - Engineering Landmark, Townsville Queensland in Engineering Landmarks A Townsville Icon posted by: bucketeer location: Queensland, Australia date approved: 7/29/2012 last visited: 12/3/2012
view gallery	Bitexco Financial Tower - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in Engineering Landmarks Bitexco Financial Tower is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In December 2011, Leslie E. Robertson Associates received an Excellence in Structural Engineering Award for this project from NCSEA. posted by: denben location: Vietnam date approved: 6/24/2012 last visited: 4/6/2012
view gallery	Railway Lattice Bridge & Viaducts at Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia in Engineering Landmarks This is a section of the original Railway Lattice Bridge that spanned the Murrumbidge River. posted by: a1elec location: New South Wales, Australia date approved: 2/22/2012 last visited: never
view gallery	Georgetown Steam Hydro Generating Plant - Georgetown, CO in Engineering Landmarks The Georgetown Steam Hydro Generating Plant is unusual in that it uses both steam and water power. posted by: Outspoken1 location: Colorado date approved: 2/14/2012 last visited: 6/26/2012
view gallery	Shoshone Transmission Line - Georgetown, CO in Engineering Landmarks Built in 1909, this transmission line holds an award from the IEEE. posted by: Outspoken1 location: Colorado date approved: 2/14/2012 last visited: 6/26/2012

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