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Crossing into history

The Brooklyn Bridge doesn't just connect Manhattan and Brooklyn in the United States—it bridges history, engineering and a few surprising stories too. Opened in 1883 after 14 years of construction, it became the world's first steel-wire suspension bridge, forever changing the way New Yorkers crossed the East River.

Crossing into history
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2026-08-24 en-IN Aug 24, 2026

Who oversaw Brooklyn Bridge construction when Washington Roebling fell ill?

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