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NYC Brooklyn Bridge

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The Brooklyn Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the East River and connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. It was completed in 1883 and was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time, with a total length of 5,989 feet (1,825 meters).

The bridge was designed by John Augustus Roebling, a German-born engineer who had extensive experience in designing suspension bridges. When Roebling died of tetanus shortly after the construction began, his son, Washington Roebling, took over as the chief engineer. The construction of the bridge was a significant engineering feat at the time, as it required the use of new techniques and materials.

Today, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in New York City and is a popular tourist attraction. The pedestrian walkway on the bridge offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and the East River, and the bridge itself is an impressive feat of engineering and design.