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

The Builders of the Bridge

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012

1. The Builders of the Bridge Marker

Inscription. 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 this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. 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. Marker 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.

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); The Brooklyn Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Manhattan North of the Bridge to Canal Street

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(a few steps from this marker); Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Brookland Ferry Landing (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fulton Street Pier (about 400 feet away); Nicholas Galanin (about 400 feet away); History in the Park (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Also see . . .
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, Mühlhausen, Prussia—died July 22, 1869, Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., U.S.), German-born U.S. civil engineer, a pioneer in the design

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022

2. The Builders of the Bridge Marker

of steel suspension bridges. His best known work is the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, completed under the direction of his eldest son, Washington Augustus, in 1883. (Submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

The East Tower of the Brooklyn Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012

3. The East Tower of the Brooklyn Bridge

The marker is on the center support, not visible.

The West Tower of the Brooklyn Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012

4. The West Tower of the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 12, 2012

5. The Brooklyn Bridge

Additional plaques for the bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022

6. Additional plaques for the bridge

Civil Engineering Landmark plaque for the Brooklyn Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022

7. Civil Engineering Landmark plaque for the Brooklyn Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 111 times this year. Last updated on May 23, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6, 7. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.