Cornelius L. Henderson's Engineering Legacy

What year did the Ambassador Bridge open, and what is its notable status in North America?

• 1920, the longest suspension bridge

• 1929, the busiest international border crossing

• 1930, the first bridge connecting two countries

• 1911, the bridge with the most steel

What was Cornelius L. Henderson's primary profession?

From which university did Cornelius L. Henderson graduate as one of the first engineering graduates?

(a)  

• Michigan State University

• Wayne State University

• University of Michigan
• Harvard University

In what year did Cornelius L. Henderson graduate from the University of Michigan?

(a)  

• 1905

• 1911
• 1929

• 1930

What significant social challenge did Cornelius L. Henderson face during his time at the University of Michigan?

• Financial difficulties

• Academic struggles

• Being ostracized as the only Black student

• Lack of suitable engineering programs

What specific role did Cornelius L. Henderson play in the construction of the Ambassador Bridge?

(a)  

• Project Manager

• Structural Design Engineer for the steel portion
• Lead Architect

• Financial Consultant

What is a common issue regarding the recognition of Cornelius L. Henderson's contributions to the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel?

(a)  

• His work is widely celebrated in textbooks.

• He received numerous awards during his lifetime.

• His name is often omitted from historical document
• He preferred to remain anonymous.

Besides the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, what other significant project did Cornelius L. Henderson engineer?

• The Detroit Riverwalk

• The layout of roads for Detroit Memorial Park

• The construction of the Detroit Public Library

• The design of the Detroit Zoo

What type of educational activity was developed to teach students about Cornelius L. Henderson's life and work?

(a)  

• A documentary film series

• A historical exhibit and bridge-building competiti
• A university lecture series

• A scholarship program

Where has the exhibition on Cornelius L. Henderson's life been displayed?

(a)  

• Only at the University of Michigan Detroit Center

• At local schools and community centers

• At the University of Michigan Detroit Center, Char
• Exclusively at the Detroit Historical Museum