The cost will vary from $5,000 to $10,000 or more depending on the location, the surgeon and the extent of the surgery. This range likely would not include anesthesia and operating room charges.
John Roebling was appointed Chief Engineer of the New York Bridge Company later in 1867. Wilhelm Hildenbrand was hired as a draftsman to prepare detailed drawings. He also provided illustrations to promote the âEast Riverâ, or âBrooklynâ bridge.
Roebuck finances Wattâs research to make a working model. He pays off Wattâs debts in return for two thirds ownership of Wattâs invention. But few machinists have the deftness of touch Wattâs father had in making instruments. Watt once again has to wait for the world to catch up with him.