Fulton Ferry District in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Builders of the Bridge
Photographed by Daniel Newell, October 25, 2024
1. The Builders of the Bridge Marker
In God We Trust! & Important information noteworthy.
"Back Of Every Great Work We Can Find
The Self - Sacrificing Devotion Of A Woman"
Dedicated to the memory of 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
The tablet elected 1961 by The Brooklyn Engineers Club with funds raised by popular subscription
Erected 1961 by Brooklyn Engineers Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Women. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 40° 42.247′ N, 73° 59.669′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in the Fulton Ferry District. It can be reached from Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. This marker is mounted on the east tower of the Brooklyn Bridge. Access is via the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1883 New York Harbor (a few steps from this marker); Manhattan North of the Bridge to Canal Street
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1. Col Washington Augustus Roebling. Key Figure in the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge. The son of John A. and Johanna Herting Roebling, Washington took his engineering degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and worked with his father in bridge construction prior to Union Army Civil War service, during which time he distinguished himself at Gettysburg and was credited with the construction of bridges across the Rappahannock and Shenandoah rivers. (Submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. John Augustus Roebling - Encyclopedia Britannica. John Augustus Roebling, (born June 12, 1806, Mόhlhausen, Prussia—died July 22, 1869, Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., U.S.), German-born
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012
2. The Builders of the Bridge Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012
4. The East Tower of the Brooklyn Bridge
The marker is on the center support, not visible.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012
5. The West Tower of the Brooklyn Bridge
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 12, 2012
6. The Brooklyn Bridge
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022
8. Civil Engineering Landmark plaque for the Brooklyn Bridge
Photographed by Daniel Newell, October 25, 2024
9. The Builders of the Bridge Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 57,992 times since then and 182 times this year. Last updated on May 23, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on November 2, 2024, by Dan of Bronx, New York. 2. submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 7, 8. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 9. submitted on November 2, 2024, by Dan of Bronx, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
