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To: kosciusko51
Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko (Andrew Thaddeus Bonaventure Kosciuszko;[note 1] February 4 or 12, 1746 – October 15, 1817) was a Polish-Lithuanian military engineer, statesman, and military leader who became a national hero in Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, and the United States.[3][4]

You are only a Z away. I believe the "Twin Bridges" over The I-87 Northway near Albany, NY crossing The Mohawk River (Erie Canal) were also designed by this person.

10 posted on 06/27/2018 8:48:48 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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Variant (Americanized) spelling. Is the basis of my FReeper name, since I am of Polish decent and an engineer.


12 posted on 06/27/2018 8:52:46 AM PDT by kosciusko51
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