The **Brooklyn Bridge**, an iconic symbol of engineering prowess, was completed in 1883 after 14 years of construction. It spans the East River and connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. Designed by John A. Roebling, the bridge was a marvel of its time, utilizing a suspension design with **steel cables**, which were an innovative material at the time. John Roebling tragically passed away shortly after the project began, and his son, Washington Roebling, took over as chief engineer. Despite suffering from **decompression sickness**, which he contracted while working in the caissons beneath the river, Washington Roebling continued to oversee the project from his apartment, supported by his wife, Emily Roebling, who played a crucial role in the completion of the bridge. The construction of the **Brooklyn Bridge** was not without challenges. The workers faced dangerous conditions, particularly while working in the caissons, large watertight chambers used to lay the bridge’s foundations deep below the riverbed. Despite these difficulties, the bridge was completed and opened to the public on May 24, 1883. At the time of its completion, the **Brooklyn Bridge** was the longest suspension bridge in the world and was celebrated as a “Wonder of the Modern World.” It remains a vital transportation link and a historic landmark, admired for both its aesthetic beauty and engineering significance.
on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Bridge
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