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2 days ago · The New York and Brooklyn Bridge Railway, a cable car service, began operating on September 25, 1883; it ran on the inner lanes of the bridge, between terminals at the Manhattan and Brooklyn ends. [182] [183] Since Washington Roebling believed that steam locomotives would put excessive loads upon the structure of the Brooklyn Bridge, the cable car line was designed as a steam/cable-hauled hybrid.
2 days ago · The Brooklyn Bridge stands as a testament to New York City’s incredible engineering and architectural feats. Finished in 1883, this hybrid cable-stayed and suspension bridge connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Designed by John Augustus Roebling, the bridge was an innovative project that overcame immense engineering challenges.
4 days ago · The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge (/ ˌ v ɛr ə ˈ z ɑː n oʊ / VERR-ə-ZAH-noh), also referred to as the Narrows Bridge, the Verrazzano Bridge, and simply the Verrazzano, is a suspension bridge connecting the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn.
3 days ago · After your visit, don’t miss the chance to experience the culture of the neighborhood of Harlem. 3. The Brooklyn Bridge. New York’s Brooklyn Bridge. Source: Unsplash. The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City’s most iconic monuments. It’s also an important part of the city’s history.
2 days ago · This boat tour is great for anyone who wants to see the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and Ellis Island while having fun on fast boats. Our professional boat captains are coast guard licensed and will show you New York Harbor on this 30 minute speedboat tour. We stop the boat multiple times for you to get the best photos of Manhattan.
4 days ago · The Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel, officially the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel and commonly referred to as the Battery Tunnel or Battery Park Tunnel, is a tolled tunnel in New York City that connects Red Hook in Brooklyn with the Battery in Manhattan. The tunnel consists of twin tubes that each carry two traffic lanes under the mouth of the East River.
4 days ago · Situated beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, the concert features classical pianist and host of NPR’s AMPLIFY Lara Downes, performing the New York City premiere of her take on Gershwin’s innovative 1924 work in a radical new arrangement by the Puerto Rican composer Edmar Colón.
