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David S. Fine papers, 1911-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fine, David S.
- Title
- David S. Fine papers
- Dates
- 1911-1960 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 2.92 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08337
- Summary
- David S. Fine made significant contributions to civil engineering in New York. This collection pertains to his professional life.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
David S. Fine was a construction engineer whose achievements over a 44-year period included some of New York City’s most famous bridges and buildings. His career was dominated by his long service with the American Bridge Division of U.S. Steel. Projects he supervised included the hingeless arch of the Henry Hudson Bridge over the Harlem River, the Marine Parkway Bridge, the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, the Tappan Zee Bridge, and the cables for the Triborough Bridge. In terms of buildings, he supervised work on the Secretariat Building and Assembly Hall at the United Nations, and on the Perisphere, Trylon and other buildings at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Other buildings he had a major role included the Union Carbide, Equitable Life, Socony Mobil, First National City and the Empire State building. He also played a significant role in labor relations with unions in the steel construction trade.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection (1911-1960) consists of awards; charts; books; correspondence; pamphlets; periodicals; photographs; reports; and subject files related to David S. Fine’s engineering career.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bridges -- New York (State)
- Buildings -- New York (State)
- Civil engineering -- United States -- History -- 20th Century
- Empire State Building (New York, N.Y.)
- Henry Hudson Bridge (N.Y)
- Labor unions -- New York (State) -- History -- 20th Century
- Tappan Zee Bridge (N.Y)
- Triborough Bridge (N.Y)
Geographical Names
- New York (N.Y)
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts
- Correspondence
- Photographs
- Reports
