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The world's largest concrete dam, and the largest concrete structure in the world, lies on the Columbia River in the State of Washington; built in 1931, it is also one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world.

The world's largest concrete dam, and the largest concrete structure in the world, lies on the Columbia River in the State of Washington; built in 1931, it is also one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world.

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S3, EP3 "Great Towers in the Sky"

Features rare construction footage and interviews with architects, the program climbs to the top of the world's largest towers including Seattle's Space Needle, Canada's CN Tower, and Las Vegas's Stratosphere.

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S4, EP20 "History of Tall Buildings"

A look up at the symbol of the American Century - the skyscraper; the construction of which is a triumph of engineering and capitalism; climb to the top of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Sears Tower, and World Trade Center.

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S8 "The Chrysler Building"

The art deco Chrysler Building stands out in the New York skyline.

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S7, EP7 "Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel"

Named one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern age, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel connects Virginia proper with its easternmost landmass; stretching 17 miles across the historic bay, the structure includes highways and islands.

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S12, EP16 "Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway"

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway stretches 2,500 miles from Boston to Miami through canals, land cuts, and barrier islands providing protected passage; conceived in late 18th century as America's first superhighway before road systems existed.

Celebrating ingenuity, invention and imagination on a grand scale, "Modern Marvels" tells the amazing stories of the doers, dreamers and sometime-schemers who create everyday items, technological advancements and man-made wonders. From the Statue of Liberty to distilled spirits, and canals to bridges, no subject seems out of reach. Science, technology, electronics, mechanics, engineering, architecture, industry, mass production, manufacturing, and agriculture are just some of the many topics that have been covered during the long-running series.
Original Air Date: Nov 11, 1992
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TV14
Playback: HD
8 seasons available on demand
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