Feketeházy János Bust in Szeged, Hungary

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The train engineer Feketeházy originated from Vágsellye, where he was raised with five siblings and earned his primary school diploma. His father was Czech-born Černohaus, whose name was later Magyarized to Feketeházy. The high school he graduated from was in Trnava. He then pursued higher education at the Polytechnic Institute in Vienna and the ETH Zurich, earning an engineering degree in 1866. During his internship, he worked on planning the Stadlauer bridge in Vienna and the Bosphorus channel. After the Austro-Hungarian Compromise, he returned to Hungary in 1873 and relocated to Budapest. In 1878, he received a prestigious award at the World Exhibition in Paris for his innovative Stahlbau methods used in bridges over the Danube. He served as chief engineer at the Hungarian MÁV railway company from 1878 until his retirement in 1892, after which he returned to his hometown of Šaľa, where he had spent most of his life. After a severe accident, one of his legs was amputated, and following his passing, he was laid to rest in the family grave. Feketeházy himself is relatively unknown compared to his remarkable architectural creations from the late 19th century, including several notable Danube bridges and all MÁV railway bridges constructed prior to 1912. His signature can be found on various station buildings, while his innovative construction methods for turntables and defense technology bridges have gained international recognition. His handwritten notes provide valuable insights into his career achievements. (Credit: Wikipedia) This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world, available for free public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate. Scanned using photogrammetry software (Agisoft PhotoScan).