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The Manhattan Bridge, spanning the East River in New York City, connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. Authorized in 1901, construction began in 1902 under the design of Leon Moisseiff, featuring a steel suspension structure. It opened to traffic on December 31, 1909, costing about $31 million. Initially carrying horse-drawn vehicles, streetcars, and pedestrians, it later adapted for automobiles and subways. Its innovative design, with a lighter and more flexible deck, influenced future suspension bri

231K views · 2.3K reactions | The Brooklyn Bridge is not only one of the top attractions of New York City, but it is also one of the oldest suspension bridges in the world. It connects Manhattan to Brooklyn and crosses the East River. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964. But building the bridge was a huge undertaking and fraught with tragedy. #BrooklynBridge #NewYorkCity #WeirdHistory | Weird History | Facebook

4K views · 191 reactions |  Manhattan Bridge, suspension bridge over the East River connecting southeastern Manhattan with western Brooklyn in New York City. The bridge first opened to traffic in 1909, eight years after construction started. ✨ @visit.newyork you can follow us on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TimesSquareNewYork | New York City Photographers | Facebook