And how do you propose you get all those bricks to some remote pass in Wyoming in the late 19th century? There was 21,000 (non-native) people living in an area larger than the entire United Kingdom in 1880.

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 43 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I mean... A train?

I get you though; built with what's readily available to meet the needs of the time.

[–] BetterDev@programming.dev 14 points 2 years ago

I laughed out loud at this. Thank you.

[–] BakerBagel@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago

It's not jist about what's readily available either. A giant brick viaduct would require thousands if workers, housing, food, and sanitation for them. On top of that, the army would have to dedicate a full company ti protecting the workers due to the risk of attack from natives. The logistics just make it impossible for such a remote area back then.