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22 de mar. de 2010 · The Brooklyn Bridge, which connects the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan, was constructed between 1869-1883 and spans 1,595 feet.
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.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Brooklyn Bridge, spanning the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn, was officially opened on May 24, 1883. It was the first fixed crossing of the East River and the longest suspension bridge in the world at that time.
16 de set. de 2019 · Roebling began dreaming of spanning the East River between New York and Brooklyn (which were then two separate cities) as early as 1857 when he drew designs for enormous towers that would hold the bridge's cables.
The Brooklyn Bridge, a magnificent feat of engineering and design, stands as an iconic symbol of New York City’s architectural prowess and urban development. Completed in 1883, this historic suspension bridge spans the East River, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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.
