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- The 11 NYC Bridges You Need To Know. The following list is in no particular order. Each one is vital to New York City, just like the other 2,000+ NYC bridges not on this list.
- The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. A glorious, double-decked behemoth of a suspension bridge, The Verrazzano-Narrows connects Staten Island and Brooklyn. More commonly known as just the Verrazzano, the bridge looms over Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, a southwestern neighborhood known primarily for its military base with the same name.
- The Brooklyn Bridge. This Neo-Gothic beauty is one of the oldest roadway bridges in the United States and is easily the queen of all NYC bridges. A hybrid cable-stayed and suspension bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge connects the Financial District in Manhattan and northeastern Brooklyn, spanning the East River.
- The Manhattan Bridge. Running almost parallel to the Brooklyn Bridge, this suspension bridge spans the East River, connecting Lower Manhattan with Downtown Brooklyn.
June 23, 1980 [12] Designated NYCL. August 24, 1967 [2] Location. The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed / suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River.
Apr 19, 2024 · Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, c. 1878. The masterwork of John Augustus Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge was built (1869–83) in the face of immense difficulties. Roebling, an engineer, had developed his own method for weaving wire cables, which became one of the leading constructional components of his bridge designs.
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- The Caissons
- The Cables and Roadways
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Because of the scale of the bridge, suspending over one of the largest and busiest waterways in the country, the plans for it were a work of true vision. The creator, famous bridge designer John A. Roebling, was perhaps one of the few people who could have even dreamed of the practical possibility at the time, and it was his invention of the wire r...
Soon after ground was broken, problems became immediately apparent with the two 3,000 ton caissons (airtight cylinders sunk to the riverbed that allowed workers to build a foundation for the towers into the bedrock). Caissons of this magnitude had never before been created, and work in them was miserable and deadly. The Caisson, 1883 Construction o...
By the time the cables were to be strung, major doubts began to encircle the project. There had always been doubters of the project, but when William ‘Boss’ Tweed was convicted of stealing between $40 million and $200 million from New York tax payers, the public began to look upon all public works, and particularly the construction of the bridge wi...
The Bridge was completed in 1883, to a huge celebration. Emily Roebling became the Bridge’s first passenger, riding in an open carriage and carrying a rooster, a symbol of victory. The site of the completed bridge took away most of the anger towards the delays and costs and all of the businesses in the city closed for its opening. President Chester...
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- Against the Manhattan Skyline. One of the best and most popular locations for a photo op on the Brooklyn Bridge is on the Brooklyn side of the two massive archways.
- Against the Background of an Archway. The Brooklyn Bridge has two 278-foot- (58-meter) tall suspension towers and each tower has two pointed, gothic revival-style arches.
- Midway on the Bridge, Harbor Side. On a bright and sunny day, a person framed against the sky, water, and a collection iconic New York City buildings makes for an extra memorable shot.
- In Front of the Brooklyn Bridge Historic Sign. Both archways feature prominent signs that read "Brooklyn Bridge," in case you want further, definitive, proof that you did, indeed, visit the iconic landmark.
How to take the best Brooklyn Bridge pictures: best photos spots, timing, and locations on the bridge and in DUMBO for the most Instagram-worthy pics.
Oct 27, 2023 · Two Bridge View. Right on the East River Greenway, between the Manhattan Bridge & Brooklyn Bridge, you will come across a view point where both bridges converge into Brooklyn. This is a great wide angle view of the bridges, and it will give you a more open view of the Brooklyn Bridge itself.
