Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge
Construction of the bridge consists of two granite towers and a series of steel cables.
Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge
Since its opening over 130 years ago, the bridge has become an icon of New York City.
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Trace the bridge's transformation from a feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol.
Today it's a symbol of strength and vitality. 135 years ago, it was a source of controversy. This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. From conception to construction, it traces the bridge's transformation from a spectacular feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.
Today it's a symbol of strength and vitality. 135 years ago, it was a source of controversy. This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. From conception to construction, it traces the bridge's transformation from a spectacular feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.
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Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge
Construction of the bridge consists of two granite towers and a series of steel cables.
Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge
Since its opening over 130 years ago, the bridge has become an icon of New York City.
A New York City Icon
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