Brooklyn Bridge Opens
Unverified
Date
May 24, 1883
Type
National
Author
hjwilson1975
Location
New York City,
New York,
United States
Categories
Science & Technology
Event Details
On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opened, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Designed by John Roebling, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time.
An engineering marvel, it became an icon of New York City and urban development.