The Brooklyn Bridge |
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| Author:
| Prentzas, G. S. |
| Series title: | Building America: Then and Now Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60413-073-7 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | Infobase Holdings, Inc.
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| Imprint: | Facts On File |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is widely considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 19th century. During the 30-year construction period, the project withstood city politics, numerous construction conundrums and accidents, and the death of Roebling. More than 160,000 people cross the bridge every day.
Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is widely considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 19th century. During the 30-year construction period, the project withstood city politics, numerous construction conundrums and accidents, and the death of Roebling. More than 160,000 people cross the bridge every day.