Apr 24 2010
Brooklyn New York
Brooklyn Bridge was opened only 14 years after its completion due to the large number of people who died in his design. Initially the bridge was completed on 24 May 1883, and united the New York big city with Brooklyn. Dozens of inhabitants in Brooklyn and the Manhattan Island came to attend the inauguration ceremony, presided over by U.S. President Chester Arthur and the Governor of New York, Grover Cleveland. Designed by John A. Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge was the largest suspension bridge built until then.
Brooklyn Bridge, the oldest suspension bridge in the United States, has a length of 1825 meters, crossing the East River.
In 1883, the year when it was completed, Brooklyn Bridge was the largest suspension bridge in the world and also the first suspension bridge with steel cables and the first bridge to Long Island.
After a ferry ride, the Roebling started to design on paper the huge suspended bridge with steel cables supported by two massive towers of granite with a height of about 100 meters from the street.
Steel cables supporting the bridge were built even by Roebling. Only one cable has a thickness of about 40 centimeters and was tested to support up to 12,000 tons.
Brooklyn Bridge, a marvel of engineering today is still stiring admiration, being often presented on the background of scenes in films or television shows.
It really deserves to visit this city and see the famous bridge. You will easily find a place to stay. A good tip is related to the most convenient New York hotels such as the New York Marriott which is located across the Manhattan river in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. The hotel rooms are luxurious and it is surely the best choice. This hotel was also recently renovated.
Their facilities consist of flexible meeting spaces, connection to the Internet, audio and video equipment and so on.
So, be sure this hotel has only to offer a unique blend of the simplicity of Brooklyn and NYC, just 1.5 miles away from Manhattan.
