jan 1, 1867 - Brooklyn Bridge
Description:
Hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City that connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, spanning the East River. Prior to 1883 the only connection between these two large cities was a system of inefficient, overcrowded, unsafe, and unreliable ferries.The bridge changed the world’s attitude toward steel construction, revolutionized suspension bridge building, and transformed New York into the city it is today.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1867
Now
~ 158 years ago