The Building That Moved: How Did They Move an 11,000-Ton Telephone Exchange Without Suspending Its Operations?

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The Building That Moved: How Did They Move an 11,000-Ton Telephone Exchange Without Suspending Its Operations?

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In November 1930, in Indiana, United States, one of the great feats of modern engineering was executed: a team of architects and engineers moved an 11,000-ton (22-million pound) telephone exchange without ever suspending its operations either basic supplies for the 600 employees who worked inside.

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Wow just wow. Truly a well thought out plan and a marvel of engineering.
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Absolutely incredible!
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Fantastic! I love stories like that :D
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Diversity is our str
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antiliberalsociety wrote: Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:22 am Diversity is our str
I got a bridge to sell you, Sir :lol: :lol:

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