Theodore Burr

Theodore Burr
Born(1771-08-16)August 16, 1771
DiedNovember 22, 1822(1822-11-22) (aged 51)

Theodore Burr (August 16, 1771 – November 22, 1822) was an inventor from Torrington, Connecticut, who was credited with the Burr Arch Truss bridge design. He designed and built one of the first bridges across the Hudson River and several bridges that crossed the Susquehanna River.

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