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Vor 16 Stunden · On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City opened to traffic after 14 years of construction. This iconic suspension bridge, designed by John A. Ro...
Vor 12 Stunden · On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opened in New York City as the world's longest suspension bridge. It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and is a National Historic Landmark.
Vor 16 Stunden · Brooklyn Bridge’s construction took a human toll, and there are no exact numbers. But at least 20 people died building the architectural masterpiece. It started with John A Roebling, who died of tetanus after he crushed his foot and had to amputate his toes. Also, several workers fell off the bridge, were hit by debris, or had caisson disease.
Vor 16 Stunden · On May 24th, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opened, connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan over the East River. This engineering marvel symbolized American ingenuity. The idea for the bridge emerged in the mid-19th century to link the growing cities of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Renowned engineer John Augustus Roebling led the project, designing a ...
Vor 16 Stunden · Scott #2041, the Brooklyn Bridge centenary, was designed by the late great stamp artist Howard Koslow. He designed more than 60 US stamps and postal stationery items. He is well known for his lighthouse stamps, and was working on the last set of five lighthouses prior to his death. Sadly, the five designs have been lost in the USPS bureaucracy. On reflecting upon all of his stamp designs, he ...
Vor 16 Stunden · Today, the Brooklyn Bridge remains a historic landmark, supporting six lanes of vehicles and a shared pedestrian and bicycle path. The New York City Department of Transportation reports that over 4,000 pedestrians and 3,100 bicyclists cross the bridge’s elevated boardwalk daily, while more than 120,000 vehicles use the roadway. In September 2021, a two-way protected bike lane opened along ...
Vor 16 Stunden · May 24, 1883. The Brooklyn Bridge is opened to the public, becoming the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of completion. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
