Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks of the LA Section
Since its formation in 1967 under the chairmanship of Harold E. Hedger, Fellow and Honorary member of ASCE, the History and Heritage Committee has reviewed many civil engineering projects located in the eleven county area originally comprising the Los Angeles Section.
Four criteria were applied to determine the suitability of these projects for designation as historic civil engineering landmarks. In each case, a project must have outstanding stature as a civil engineering feat or memorial, it must be unique, it must contain an important innovation in design and construction, and it must have historical significance.
The application of these stringent standards has resulted in the recognition of (more than sixty) projects as historic civil engineering landmarks. In most cases, a certificate of recognition has been presented to the present owners of the landmark. Bronze plaques have been placed at a number of sites. (Click on the above label, "Plaques Placed", to see a listing.)
More information about landmarks click here.
LA City Hall
Tustin Blimp Hangers
Colorado Bridge
Cold Springs Canyon Bridge
Four-Level Interchange Looking Toward Pasadena
Arroyo Seco Parkway
The Ridge Route
Tioga Road
Pacoima Dam
Santa Felicia Dam
Morris Dam and Reservoir
Salinas River Dam
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Los Angeles Harbor
Los Angeles International Airport
Mill Creek - Exterior Early 1900's
Newport Harbor - Santa Ana River as Diverted
Angels Flight
Pacific Electric Railroad
Tehachapi Pass Railroad
Santa Fe Railroad Classification Yard at Barstow - General View
Southern Pacific RailroadSan Luis Obispo to Santa Margarita
San Fernando Railroad Tunnel
Treatment Plant - LA Cty Sanitation Districts Total Sewer System
City of Los Angeles Wastewater Service Area
Plant 2 - Orange Cty Sanitation Facilities
Colorado River AqueductParker Dam & Lake Havasu
Colorado River Aqueduct Whitsett Intake Pumping Plant
Colorado River Aqueduct Gene Pumping Plant
Aqueduct Siphon
First Owens River - LA Aqueduct Lined Canal
Lake Cachuma & Bradbury Dam
LA Cty Flood Control District - Pacoima Spreading Grounds
Percolation Ponds on Rio Hondo LA Cty Flood Control District
LA Cty Flood Control District Total System LA River
Centennial Video
The American Society of Civil Engineers, Los Angeles Section, will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary in the Year 2013. View the video.
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