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Brooklyn Bridge. Today it's a symbol of strength and vitality. 135 years ago, it was a source of controversy. This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked...
Mar 22, 2010 · Joshua Derr/Getty Images. The Brooklyn Bridge looms majestically over New York City’s East River, linking the two boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Since 1883, its granite towers and steel...
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This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. From conception to construction, it traces the bridge's...
NARRATOR: As the Statue of Liberty rose on its pedestal in New York Harbor, an equally impressive monument had just been finished on the eastern side of Manhattan Island: The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. The East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn was congested with ferry traffic.
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