Fulton Ferry District in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Brooklyn Bridge

1867 - 1883

Brooklyn Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., June 20, 2009

1. 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 achorages. The Brooklyn Bridge, a structure of beauty, was a milestone in the history of American Engineering.

Erected 1991 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1883.

Location. 40° 42.288′ N, 73° 59.711′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in the Fulton Ferry District. It is on Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway, on the right when traveling north. There is a twin marker at the Manhatton tower on the bridge walkway. Touch for map. Marker

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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

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Manhattan North of the Bridge to Canal Street (about 300 feet away); The Builders of the Bridge (about 300 feet away); Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (about 400 feet away); Nicholas Galanin (about 600 feet away); Brookland Ferry Landing (about 600 feet away); Fulton Street Pier (about 600 feet away); History in the Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

More about this marker. The word “anchorages” is misspelled. On the brass plaque it reads “achorages.” This observation was first reported to HMdb.org by Correspondent Sérgio Ricca of Portugal.

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for the Brooklyn Bridge.

Photographed by R. C., June 20, 2009

2. Brooklyn Bridge Marker

The marker is to the right. It is mounted approximately 8 feet above the walkway. At left is the National Historic Landmark plaque.

(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.)

3. The Brooklyn Bridge - National Park Service. Download National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on March 3, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

National Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 4, 2022

3. National Historic Landmark

Brooklyn Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

4. Brooklyn Bridge

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 4, 2022

5. Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 4, 2022

6. Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway

Brooklyn Bridge Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., June 20, 2009

7. Brooklyn Bridge Plaque

Plaque identifying the bridge as a project paid by the two cities and the engineers who designed and built it.

ASCE Civil Engineering Landmark image. Click for full size.

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8. ASCE Civil Engineering Landmark

Nearby Marker - The Builders of the Bridge image. Click for full size.

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9. Nearby Marker - The Builders of the Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge Reconstruction Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., June 20, 2009

10. Brooklyn Bridge Reconstruction Marker

Plaque placed on the bridge after the 1954 reconstruction.

Pedestrian Walkway image. Click for full size.

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11. Pedestrian Walkway

Washington Roebling Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jack DePalma, September 10, 2025

12. Washington Roebling Marker

In Columbus Park, Brooklyn, at Borough Hall. Near Court St and Montague St.

The Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn Bridge Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jack DePalma

13. The Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn Bridge Park

The Brooklyn Bridge Centennial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jack DePalma, November 14, 2025

14. The Brooklyn Bridge Centennial Marker

The Brooklyn Bridge Centenial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jack DePalma, November 14, 2025

15. The Brooklyn Bridge Centenial Marker

Photographed by Jack DePalma, November 14, 2025

16. The Brooklyn Bridge Centenial Marker

May 1983

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 11,324 times since then and 151 times this year. Last updated on October 5, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 3. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on May 24, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 5, 6. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 22, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 11. submitted on May 24, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 12. submitted on September 13, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 13. submitted on September 19, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 14, 15, 16. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.