... with her produce, are met on both sides." [Green, 1883] The tourists that visit the place to view the exciting view of the bridge are also an important source of income for the local businesses. In fact, many businesses in and around the area depend on the steady influx of tourists and service industries like hotels and taxis benefit a lot from the people who come just to look and take pictures of ... the magnificent engineering expertise that extends before them. The Brooklyn Bridge was important in ... ...

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... pedestrians and bikers. To support the load, and to protect the span from high winds and vibrations, deep stiffening trusses were constructed. Of course construction was delayed because Roebling had to redesign the trusses for the heavier trains of the day. John even raised the walkway above the level of the road so the pedestrians had a view of New York Harbor that was as breathtaking as the bridge itself. On May 24, 1883 ... , the Brooklyn Bride was opened. Stores, businesses, and even the Brooklyn schools were closed for the day. People came from all over the country to be a part of ....

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... civil rights and abolition. Thus, the Quakers had a huge influence in the neighborhoods of Flushing during the mid-1600's. However, the improving of transportations was the main reason of upward socio-economic trends. In the 18th and 19th century, transportations played a major role in the development of Flushing. In the late 17th century, the completion of the Queensboro Bridge that connected to Manhattan and then the number seven subway train was built ... branches; enjoys excellent access to transportation; and is located near regional attractions such as Citi Field and the United St...

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... more serious, and I noticed people beginning to gather on their rooftops, struggling for a better view. I grabbed a copy of the Post and a coffee, and made my way to the subway. The Manhattan bound F train was a bit more alert than usual. On most mornings the sporadic jerking and constant humming vibration of the subway cars seemed to put people into deep sleep. But today, people who typically chose ... landscapes covering New York City was like a postcard, but today it was a birds eye view of mass destruction. Thinking the worst had passed, I pushed my way through the hypnotized crowd ...

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... 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 three ... 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 maxi...

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