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Construction of this bridge was celebrated as the eighth wonder of the world at the time. It spanned 530 meters across the East River, and was the first bridge connecting Manhattan with the city of Brooklyn, which was still independent at that time. It took 13 years to build this bridge. It was completed in 1883 under the direction of the German engineer John A. Roebling and his son. The columns of the bridge, with its neo-Gothic arches, rise up approximately 90 meters. Hundreds of steel cables support the bridge. From here you get the best view of the Manhattan skyline. The Brooklyn Bridge Park offers a good view of the bridge. That`s where |
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 If you have Google Earth installed, just click the logo. You will then see where the panorama picture was taken on a satellite photograph. Google Earth can be downloaded here. Copyright 2010 Thomas Heuzeroth |
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