In order to be declared a landmark, it is stipulated by the Landmark Law that “a potential landmark must be at least 30 years old and must possess a special character or special historical or aesthetic interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the city, state, or nation.” Landmarks are divided into four different types: Individual landmarks (structures), Interior landmarks (building interiors that are open to the public), Scenic Landmarks (parks or landscape features), and Historic districts (an area of the city that possesses architectural and historical significance). Once something is designated a landmark, the Landmarks Preservation Commission officially recognizes that it is an important part of New York City’s heritage. Brooklyn contains many landmarks of all four categories.

Brooklyn is home to the oldest building in New York City. The Wyc

Coney Island is also home to a well known roller coaster: The Cyclone. The cyclone is one of the oldest roller coasters still operating. It was opened on June 26, 1927. Designed by Vernan Keenan and built by Harry C. Baker, it is located in Astroland Park. The Cyclone is 2,640 feet long and 85 feet high. At the top speed of 60 miles per hours, the ride makes its first drop of 85 feet at a 60 degree angle. The roller coaster is well known for its 12 steep drops, six 180 degree banked turns, 16 changes in direction, 18 track crossovers, and an amazing 27 elevation changes. The entire ride lasts one minute and fifty seconds. The cart holds 24 people. It was designated a New York City landmark on July 12, 1988 and has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Coney Island is home to many landmarks. One of the most famous is the Wonder Wheel designed in 1920. It was constructed by Herald J Garms and the Eccentric Ferris Wheel Company. All of the Bethlehem steel that was used to make the ride was made on the property. Weighing 400,000 pounds, the wheel is 150 feet high, has a diameter of 135 feet, and can hold a maximum of 144 people on the ride. The wheel includes 16 swinging passenger cars and 8 stationary cars. At the top of the wheel, you are given a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean, the New Jersey Shore, and the New York City Skyline. In order to keep its perfect safety record, the park dismantles its cars every year re-equips them with new parts. The wonder wheel was named a landmark in 1989.

The Brooklyn Bridge was an amazing accomplishment for 19th Century engineering. Completed in 1883, it was the first suspension bridge to use steel for its cable wire. It was also the first bridge to use dangerous, explosive underwater devices called cassions. The bridge was originally designed by engineer John A. Roebling who died from tetanus before the bridge was constructed. The project was then carried on by his son Washington Roebling, who after

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