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The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City is a steel and stone cable-stayed suspension bridge built in the late 19th century, and at time of construction was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It was the first bridge of its kind to use steel cables as well as large-scale employment of the French pneumatic caisson method during construction. The stone towers and steel catenaries of the Brooklyn Bridge make it one of the most famous and globally-recognized structures of New York City.

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First published: 17/01/20.

DeanS

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge (On tentative list)

Brooklyn Bridge by Els Slots
If it wasn't in new York nobody would care. The Brooklyn bridge is actually based on a bridge of identical design spanning the Ohio River from Cincinnati to Covington, KY. If we're going to recognize a bridge for it's architecture, we should recognize the original, not the knockoff. Keep reading 0 comments
First published: 11/03/19.

Ilya Burlak

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge (On tentative list)

Brooklyn Bridge by Ilya Burlak

Among the industrial-age technological monuments, Brooklyn Bridge has few equals in terms of innovation and impact. When built, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, and it employed techniques and materials that influenced bridge construction ever since.

If it is ever inscribed on the WH list, Brooklyn Bridge for me will occupy a fairly unequalled position of a hometown site that I have visited uncounted times. My college alma mater is located at the foot of the bridge in the Lower Manhattan. In the decades of living in or around New York City, I have walked or driven by the bridge thousands of times, driven over it hundreds of times, and walked across it at least a dozen times.

Walking across Brooklyn Bridge is obviously the best way to get acquainted with it. If you walk towards Manhattan, you are also looking at the incredible New York City skyline beyond its stone towers. The landings at the towers offer informative plaques on the history of the bridge construction and use.

You can also enjoy gazing at the bridge from either side of the river, Brooklyn Bridge Park or South Street Seaport Pier 17.

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First published: 06/07/18.

Kyle Magnuson

Go to Brooklyn!

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Brooklyn Bridge (KJM)

Completed and opened without the use of electricity, the Brooklyn Bridge was used primarily for horse-drawn carriage, pedestrians/bicycle, and railcar. It is an American icon and one of the most widely recognized modern monuments in the world. 

The Brooklyn Bridge should be visited in 3 ways, all of which offer rewarding opportunities to take great photographs.

Walking the Bridge

Preferably from Brooklyn to Manhattan, you will see the magnificent skyline. Expect fellow pedestrians and people getting in their morning / evening workout. I've done this walk twice and got this rush of excitement, Brooklyn / NYC are just fun places to be.

View from DUMBO

Specifically various views within the Brooklyn Bridge Park in the morning. You are looking up toward the bridge from most sections of the park.

View from the East River Esplanade

Morning or evening views, though I have a preference for the evening lights. This is perhaps a top location to take pictures of the full span of the bridge.

We can probably expect a nomination sometime in the 2030's. Which would be fitting to mark 150 years since the bridge opened (1883 to 2033). NYC really should have more world heritage sites and Brooklyn Bridge is an icon of the city.

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First published: 03/09/17.

Anonymous

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge (On tentative list)

Brooklyn Bridge by Els Slots

Boy, oh boy, it's worldwide iconic presence aside, trying to get world heritage status for a structure that is constantly undergoing reconstruction, repairs and uncoordinated pedestrian, foot and car lane planning would be more difficult than getting to the Inaccessible Islands.

I love the bridge, it still astounds me, and I walk or bicycle over it nearly ever day, year round, to get to work, but would this be a tough one. Don't worry, it gets more than enough visitors without the designation, the world knows it's here.

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