Two Bridges in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Brooklyn Bridge
1867 - 1883
— Designated Landmark, New York City —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022
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.
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° 42.461′ N, 73° 59.903′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Two Bridges. Marker is on Brooklyn Bridge Promenade, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 Brooklyn Bridge Promenade, New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. An identical marker can be found on Brooklyn side of the bridge.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022
2. The Brooklyn Bridge Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022
3. The Brooklyn Bridge Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
