Walkway over the Hudson: Walking Tour, Dinner & Seminar
Topic: "Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge – Past Present and Future"
(Walkway Over the Hudson, Historic State Park)
Summary: Come join us for a fun and informative evening with Mr. Tom Ilich. We will begin with a tour across the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, then walk along the Poughkeepsie waterfront to River Station for a buffet style dinner, a brief film about the Walkway’s history and a lecture on the construction of the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge. The film includes interviews with key players in transforming the abandoned railroad bridge into the scenic Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park that has become a world class tourist destination. Mr. Ilich’s lecture will provide an overview of the technical challenges of any major river crossing, design types and structural principles. He will also speak to the political challenges involved in building the bridge in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
PDH: 1 PDH (0.1 CEU) - Pending
Mr. Thomas Ilich, P.E.
Structural Engineer & Film Maker
Thursday, May 11, 2017
4:30 - 6:00 pm - Walkway Tour
6:00 - 7:15 pm - Buffet Dinner and Cash Bar
7:15 - 8:30 pm - Film and Lecture
Walking Tour: Walkway Over the Hudson
State Historic Park (meet at the elevator)
Dinner, Film & Lecture: River Station
1 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Seating is limited. Please RSVP by May 1, 2017
To RSVP, please contact Ashley Donoghue, [email protected].
For ASCE and PDH related questions, please contact Shahin A. Nejad, [email protected].
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