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The Brooklyn Bridge
1867 - 1883
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By R. C., June 20, 2009 | |
| | | 1. The Brooklyn Bridge Marker | | |
Inscription. The Brooklyn Bridge, the largest suspension bridge in the world at the time it was built, was the first to span the East River. Designed and constructed by John A. Roebling and his son, Washington A. Roebling, the bridge spans 3,461 feet and rises 133 feet from the river below. The steel cablework, strung across two monumental stone towers, is fixed at both ends in stone anchorages. The Brooklyn Bridge, a structure of beauty, was a milestone in the history of American Engineering.
Erected 1991 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Location. 40° 42.27′ N, 73° 59.724′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. Marker is on Brooklyn Bridge Expressway, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. There is a twin marker at the Manhatton entrance to bridge. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1883 New York Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Builders of the Bridge (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Manhattan North of the Bridge to Canal Street (about 300 feet away); Brookland Ferry Landing (about 500 feet away); Brooklyn City Railroad Company Building (about 600 feet away); Eagle Warehouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walt Whitman (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of Brooklyn (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Brooklyn.| | | | 
By R. C., June 20, 2009 | |
| | | 2. The Brooklyn Bridge Marker | | The marker is at the right of the photo. It is mounted approximately 8 feet above the walkway. | | |
More about this marker. The word “anchorages” is misspelled. On the brass plaque it reads “achorages.”
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for the Brooklyn Bridge. (Submitted on May 22, 2010.)
2. Wonders of the World databank entry for the Brooklyn Bridge. "Today, the Brooklyn Bridge is the second busiest bridge in New York City. One hundred forty-four thousand vehicles cross the bridge every day." (Submitted on May 22, 2010.)
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| | | 3. The Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway | | |
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| | | 4. View of the Brooklyn Bridge | | |
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| | | 5. Brooklyn Bridge Plaque | | Plaque identifying the bridge as a project paid by the two cities and the engineers who designed and built it. | | |
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By R. C., June 20, 2009 | |
| | | 6. Brooklyn Bridge National Historic Civil Engineering Plaque | | |
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| | | 7. Emily Warren Roebling Memorial Marker | Marker dedicated to the wife of the bridge designer.
The builders of the bridge dedicated to Emily Warren Roebling (1843-1903) whose faith and courage helped her stricken husband Col. Washington A. Roebling, C.E. (1837-1926) complete the construction of this bridge from the plans of his father John A. Roebling, C.E. (1806-1869) who gave his life to the bridge.
"Back of every great work we can find the self-sacrificing devotion of a woman."
This tablet erected 1951 by The Brooklyn Engineers Club with funds raised by popular subscription. | | |
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By R. C., June 20, 2009 | |
| | | 8. Brooklyn Bridge Reconstruction Marker | | Plaque placed on the bridge after the 1954 reconstruction. | | |
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By R. C. | |
| | | 9. The Brooklyn Bridge has a pedestrian walkway that is popular with natives and tourists alike | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on June 21, 2009, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,302 times since then. This page was the Marker of the Week April 15, 2012. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2009, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. 3. submitted on June 22, 2009, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. 4. submitted on May 24, 2010, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 22, 2009, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. 9. submitted on May 24, 2010, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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