Title:
America's Oldest Concrete Street
Author(s):
James Wilde
Publication:
Web Session
Volume:
ws_F25_JamesWilde.pdf
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Date:
10/26/2025
Abstract:
This presentation explores the research of Luke Snell on the oldest concrete street in the United States, located in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Built in 1891 by George Bartholomew, this pioneering project marked a significant milestone in the use of concrete for road construction. The presentation will discuss the historical context, the materials and methods used, and the impact of this early concrete pavement on modern infrastructure. Additionally, it will highlight Snell’s contributions to documenting and preserving this history, emphasizing the evolution of concrete technology, concurrent with the span of his career in the concrete industry.