Classical ROME was known for its engineering innovations. The created aqueducts to transport water to inland communities. The used concrete to develop sturdy structures with a high elevation. They created roads to ease in moving from one section of the empire to another.
In the USA we have taken Classical traditions and adapted them to fit our lifestyles. The George Washington Bridge in NYC is such an example. The "super human" creation was completed 80 years ago. It spans 4,760 feet over the Hudson River. Today it carries 106 million cars annually, more than any other bridge in the world.
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