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Nov 24, 2009 · The Brooklyn Bridge over the East River connects New York and Brooklyn for the first time in 1883. Learn about its design, construction, and significance as a National Historic Landmark.
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Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its opening, with a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and a deck 127 ft (38.7 m) above mean high water.
Apr 19, 2024 · Brooklyn Bridge, suspension bridge spanning the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan in New York City. The bridge was the first to use steel for cable wire, and during its construction explosives were used inside a pneumatic caisson for the first time.
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May 24, 2012 · On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge, linking Brooklyn with Manhattan, was opened to traffic with a celebration attended by President Chester A. Arthur, Gov. Grover Cleveland of New York, and...
When it was at last unveiled on 24 May, 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge ever built, and its towers made it the tallest construction in the Western Hemisphere. It was also the first to use steel wires and explosives in the underwater caissons used in construction.
Discover the 1869-1883 construction journey of Brooklyn Bridge, a pivotal engineering breakthrough linking Manhattan and Brooklyn. 1883: Entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. An early photograph of the recently opened Brooklyn Bridge promenade - a much needed connection between Manhattan and Brooklyn. 1885: Under The Brooklyn Bridge.
