Brooklyn Bridge

Bridge: East River, Brooklyn-Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

Chief Engineer: John A. Roebling (1867-69) & Washington A. Roebling (1869-1883).

Bridge Constructor: John A. Roebling, Co.

Bridge Type: Suspension.

Construction Commenced: October, 1869.

Bridge Opened to Public: May 24, 1883, 2:00 PM.

Total of 150,300 people crossed opening day.

People were charged 1 cent to cross.

First Passenger Train: September 1883.

Last Train: : 1948.



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