Brooklyn Bridge

The iconic Brooklyn Bridge is another very large bridge that also serves as a landmark construction for the city in which it is located. The bridge, which towers above Manhattan's East River, is regarded as one of the city's must-see attractions, attracting millions of people each year.

Its distinctive design is a Suspension/Cable-stay Hybrid bridge, and its Neo-Gothic stone towers are among the most famous works of architecture in New York City.

The Brooklyn Bridge was originally designed by John A. Roebling, a brilliant engineer who also passed the project on to his son, Washington Roebling, who later completed the design and assisted in the construction. Construction began on the Brooklyn Bridge in 1870 and it wasn’t completed for another 23 years in 1883. It stretches more than 6,000 feet across the East River and sees more than 120,000 vehicles crossing the bridge each day. The suspension bridge is held together with many tons of steel, concrete, and cable and has undergone at least 3 major renovations since it opened more than a century ago.

The Brooklyn Bridge has been the site of everything from famous and deadly stunts and terrorist attacks to arrests and even banquets and anniversary celebrations.

Location: New York City, United States

Architect: John A. Roebling, Washington Roebling