New book examines 14-year construction process of the Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge has been an indelible part of the New York City skyline for nearly 140 years.

After 40 years of being a fan, historian Jeffrey Richman’s labor of love is done: a beautifully illustrated new book about the 14-year construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. The former criminal… ...

The Brooklyn Bridge is not only one of the top attractions of New York City, but it is also one of the oldest suspension bridges in the world. It connects Manhattan to Brooklyn and crosses the East ...

There was actually a time before Brooklyn’s iconic bridge towered over the shoreline. It’s been 135 years since the Brooklyn Bridge opened to the public on May 24, 1883, after 14 years of construction ...

On January 3rd, 1870 the Brooklyn Bridge was completed in New York City, followed by a fatal stampede just a week later.

The monumental task of bringing the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to the finish line then fell to Washington’s wife, Emily Roebling. Look back at Emily’s incredible life! 1.

The Chief Engineer who had shepherded the bridge through its 13 years of construction, Washington Roebling, could only watch the ceremonies from his house in Brooklyn Heights.

Starting next Monday, the Brooklyn Bridge will be one step closer to becoming more accessible to pedestrians and bikers.

The city will begin work on the hotly anticipated Brooklyn Bridge bike lane next week, with construction slated for completion next fall.