Brooklyn Bridge sunset, New York City – October 2006
The beautiful neo-Gothic Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan with Brooklyn and upon its completion in 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. A week after it opened to the public, a rumour that it was going to collapse started a stampede in which twelve people were crushed to death. A year later, to put paid to these rumours (and, presumably, to promote his circus), PT Barnum had his star attraction Jumbo lead a parade of 21 elephants across the Brooklyn Bridge to prove its strength. Today, it is one of New York City's best-loved landmarks and no trip to the city is complete without a walk across the bridge at sunset.
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Oh darn, I knew there was something missing to my New York Trip! Ah, another time then
This photo is awesome, but right now I would be far more interested in snapshots of you new home. Are you holding up!! I wish I was closer, I would cook for you every night!!!!
What an awesome angle! I like the way the cables lead the eye to the American Flag on the top!
Thanks for this well informative post about the bridge. I’ll make sure to visit this heritage of New York when i visit the city.
What an excellent picture!
Great!
I walked across that bridge several times in June 2008 – your photo brought back lots of good memories
I love bridges, not sure why. So symbolic I guess, and grand, and that slightly exciting feeling you get when you cross them hoping they will stay up.
Wow…I love your pictures, just gorgeous!