Brooklyn Bridge


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North America, New England, New York Architectural Marvel Brooklyn Bridge

Southernmost and first bridge to link Manhattan and Brooklyn. Begun in 1870; completed May 24, 1883; main span 1595'; width 85'; tower height 276'; cost $15 million; principal builders, John Augustus (1806-69) and Washington Augustus Roebling (1837-1926). Tidal swing beneath bridge averages 6'.

Sources

Robert A. McCaughey

Compiler

Peter Richards

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