On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opens amid great civic fanfare
On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge — which spans the East River and connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn — opened as the longest suspension bridge in the world.
The Brooklyn Bridge was designed by John A. Roebling, notes the official New York City website.
Construction began in 1869 and was completed in 1883.
"At the time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world," says the site.
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