1939 - Manhattan seen from the Brooklyn Bridge

 


Opened in 1883, this structure was then the greatest of all suspension bridges, and was long a wonder of the modern world. John A. Roebling, its designer, died prematurely, but his son Washington completed the bridge, despite all the critics and doubters of that day, many of whom lived to see this type of bridge being built throughout the world. Above, tugs escort a new cruiser up East River.

Photo: The National Geographic Magazine | Zetu Harrys Collection

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