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From germany to pennsylvania 1824 1826, polytechnic institute, berlin, germany, studying architecture, engineering, bridge construction, hydraulics, and philosopy. Parker was known as the greatest conman in american history, managing to sell landmark items like madison square gardens, the statue of liberty and, you guessed it, the brooklyn bridge. The bridgelater dubbed the brooklyn bridge, a name that stuckwent on to become one of the most iconic landmarks in new york. Deconstructing history is a web series that focuses on some of historys most famous places and structures. Spanning nearly 1600 feet across the east river, the brooklyn bridge was the longest suspension bridge until 1903. But theres been plenty of history, and secrets, along the way. Through rare, historical photographs, informative diagrams, and powerful illustrations, we learn exactly how this magnificent bridge was designed and constructed. Siena takes us to the brooklyn bridge where architectural historian, justin ferate, gives us the facts on how and why this beautiful bridge was created. One piece measures approximately 59 by 43 with base measuring 472 in 15 by 11 by 12 cm. Having lived and worked in manhattan and had my office overlooking brooklyn bridge, i was looking for something more indepth with factual photos. Winning acclaim for its comprehensive look at the building of the brooklyn bridge, this book helped cement david mcculloughs reputation as americas preeminent social historian. If the bridge were eventually sold to either city new york or brooklyn, payment allowed a profit of 33. It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in united states completed in 1883 and a first steelwire suspension bridge in the world.
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