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One of our favourite things to do in New York is to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge- a must do while in New York
The history of the bridge is legendary.
Construction began on January 3, 1870,lasting 13 years. Washington Roebling, son of the original builder John Roebling , completed the building of the bridge after the untimely death of his father from tetanus, after an accident. Washington himself became ill after suffering an attackof the "bends" whilest doing underwater surveillance of the site.Washington's wife, Emily Roebling, became his aide, learning engineering and communicating his ideas and commands to the workers on-site. When the bridge opened, she was the first person to cross it. Washington Roebling rarely visited the site again.
On the opening day, a total of 1,800 vehicles and 150,000 people crossed what was then the only land passage between Manhattan and Long Island. The bridge's main span over the East River is 1,595 feet 6 inches (486.3 m). The bridge cost $15.5 million to build and approximately 27 people died during its construction.
At the time it opened, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world — 50% longer than any previously built — and it has become a treasured landmark. The granite Gothic towers at either end were the tallest structures in the Western Hemisphere for some years.At night the bridge is floodlit to highlight the architecture..
The Brooklyn Bridge has a wide pedestrian walkway open to walkers and cyclists in the center of the bridge and higher than the automobile lanes. While the bridge has always permitted the passage of pedestrians across its span, its role in allowing thousands to cross takes on a special importance in times of difficulty when usual means of crossing the East River have become unavailable. 9/11 witnessed its saddest moment, when thousands fled across it b%
Once you have crossed the bridge explore BROOKLYN , another fascinating New York place. Leave a Comment Directions: Take the subway A, C High St. - Brooklyn Bridge or 4,5,6 Brooklyn Bridge.. In Manhattan, the pedestrian walkway is accessible from the end of Centre Street, or through the south staircase of Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall IRT subway station.
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One of the greatest architectural structures and also one of the oldest suspension bridges in the country is Brooklyn Bridge. This majestic bridge, which was constructed over 14 years (1869 - 1883), brought the distance between the city of New York and the city of Brooklyn to a matter of minutes.
Walking on the Brooklyn Bridge is an experience that is hard to match. New York is spread out in front, behind, on the left, on the right, and below you. Because the subway runs under the East River, and the vehicular level is under the pedestrian level, it had been said that Brooklyn Bridge is the only place on earth where an airplane could fly over a pedestrian who is walking over a car that is driving over a boat that is floating over a train. Leave a Comment Directions: Over the East River, connecting Park Row in Manhattan and Adams Street in Brooklyn. To get to the bridge, take the 2 or 3 to Clark St, the 4, 5, or 6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall, the A or C to High St, or N or R to City Hall.
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Taking 16 years to build, the Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. John A. Roebling, the engineer, dreamed up the bridge one day while icebound on a ferry to Brooklyn.
The bridge was built not without tragedy; Roebling himself died from complications of a crushed foot, and his son became paralyzed from the "bends" during construction of the bridge. Roebling's daughter-in-law then studied advanced math to help complete the bridge.
It is still a marvel to walk across, especially the views as you cross from the Brooklyn side towards Manhattan. I found it interesting that while reading a large plaque commemorating the completion of the bridge, Roebling and his son's name was on the plaque, but not his daughter-in-law's. Leave a Comment Directions: Take the subway A, C High St. - Brooklyn Bridge (Brooklyn side) or 4,5,6 to City Hall (Manhattan side).
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This is cheap, neat and fun to do. Get the water taxi accross the east river, walk up to the bridge and walk accross. Remember that this bridge was built before the turn of the century too.... (opened in 1883)
Read the placards on the bridge and enjoy the view of the city. This is great to do because it is free, it is never crowded unlike every other tourist thing in NYC and it is an amazing view of the city.
This is a must do for anyone going to NYC.... Leave a Comment Address: Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge.Directions: Take the water taxi from Any station in Manhattan headed towards The East River. get off at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, walk up and accross, back into Manhattan.....
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At the time of its completion in 1883, the bridge connecting the back then still separate cities Manhattan and Brooklyn was the largest suspension bridge in the world and the first one made of steel.
It took 600 workers 16 years to build. Twenty workers died (including architect John A. Roebling) , mostly due to "the bends" or caisson disease, resulting from ascending from the underwater excavation chambers.
Originally, the bridge had two outer and two inner lanes, and an elevated center walkway. On May 30, 1883, panic broke out after a woman tripped on the bridge and screamed - 12 of the estimated 20.000 people who were on the bridge at that time, were crushed to death.
The Gothic double arches on either side of the bridge stand 277 ft (84m) high. At the top of each of the two towers, saddle plates anchor the cables. Each of the 4 main cables has 19 strands made of 278 parallel wires.
The Central span of the bridge is 1.595 ft (486m) long; the roadway from anchorage to anchorage is 3.579 ft ( 1.091 m) long.
A stroll across the bridge's walkway offers the most spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline ... Leave a Comment Directions: Take the subway A, C High St. - Brooklyn Bridge or 4,5,6 Brooklyn Bridge.
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Considered a brilliant feat of 19th-century engineering, the Brooklyn Bridge was a bridge of many firsts. It was the first suspension bridge to use steel for its cable wire. It was the first bridge to use explosives in a dangerous underwater device called a caisson. At the time it was built, the 3,460-foot Brooklyn Bridge was also crowned the longest suspension bridge in the world.
The bridge opened to the public on May 24, 1883, at 2:00 p.m. A total of 150,300 people crossed the bridge on opening day. Each person was charged one cent to cross.
The bridge opened to vehicles on May 24, 1883, at 5:00 p.m. A total of 1,800 vehicles crossed on the first day. Vehicles were charged five cents to cross.
Today, the Brooklyn Bridge is the second busiest bridge in New York City. One hundred forty-four thousand vehicles cross the bridge every day. Leave a Comment Directions: Take the subway A, C High St. - Brooklyn Bridge or 4,5,6 Brooklyn Bridge.
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Of the many bridges that link Manhattan Island to the mainland, this is probably the best known and in my opinion is the most attractive. The Gothic style stone arches of its granite and limestone towers are one of the distinctive images of New York.
It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States and is 5,989 feet long, 85 feet wide and 135 feet high at its tallest point. When it opened in 1883 it was the largest suspension bridge in the world and the first ever steel-wire suspension bridge.
We chose to walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn on a bright morning, when the dun was still low enough to help us create some interesting shots. The walkway is a raised wooden strip down the centre of the bridge, which pedestrians share with cyclists (a marked lane for each). Traffic thunders below you on either side, so don’t expect a peaceful walk, or to be able to hang over the side to look at the East River beneath. But the views back to Downtown and Midtown Manhattan are fantastic and will have you stopping to take another photo every few yards. If you want to pause for a rest and a more leisurely contemplation of those views there are handily placed benches along the way.
Once you reach the other side, head for Fulton Street State Park & Brooklyn Bridge Parks, down by the water on either side of the bridge, for more great photo opportunities and a chance to relax after your walk (see my Off the Beaten Path tip for more on these parks). Directions: The nearest subway station from which to start your walk is Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (lines 4, 5 and 6) – and even if you choose not to walk across there are great views of the bridge from here
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Another fabulous symbol of New York is the Brooklyn Bridge.
This suspension bridge, that joins lower Manhattan to Brooklyn, was built between 1869 and 1883.
It was the first suspension bridge to use steel for its cable wire, and at the time it was built it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
Just look at how fabulous this bridge is!
One of the highlights of my visit to New York was walking across the bridge to Brooklyn and back again. Great views of Manhattan, and numerous photo opportunities! Leave a Comment
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The best views of the downtown Manhattan skyline are from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. And the best way to get there is a stroll across the famous and fabulous Brooklyn Bridge. Worthwhile all year long, it's about a 40-minute walk from the walkway entrance, across from City Hall, across the bridge and -- bearing toward the right -- to the Heights and the promenade, where you'll find a walkway and benches. It's a quiet residential neighborhood with some lovely architectural details, nice shops and restaurants. And, it's a short hop back to Manhattan by subway. If you're a fan of Cher's movie, "Moonstruck," you'll love exploring this neighborhood. Leave a Comment Directions: Take the subway A, C High St. - Brooklyn Bridge or 4,5,6 Brooklyn Bridge.
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When in New York no tour is complete without a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. On a clear day the view of the East River and the city skyline is breathtaking. A pedestrian walkway and a well-trafficked bike lane make this bridge exceptionally people-friendly at almost any time of day. Leave a Comment Directions: Take the subway A, C High St. - Brooklyn Bridge or 4,5,6 Brooklyn Bridge.
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