The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable stayed suspension bridge crossing the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. Designed by John A. Roebling and completed under the supervision of his son Washington Roebling and daughter in law Emily Warren Roebling after the elder Roebling died before construction began, it opened on May 24, 1883, as the first fixed crossing of the East River and, at the time, the longest suspension bridge in the world. Its two stone towers, built in a Gothic Revival style with pointed arches, together with its web of diagonal and vertical cables, have made it one of the most recognized bridges in the United States.
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Building TypeSourced to the subject's own account LocationSourced to the subject's own accountManhattan, United States 2 Completed YearSourced to the subject's own account Height (m)Sourced to the subject's own account Classification
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The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable-stayed suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River.
Wikipedia infobox completion_date/completed/built field (1869)
completion_date/completed = 1869-1883
In Style: Gothic Revival, Article body
Each tower contains a pair of Gothic Revival pointed arches, through which the roadways run.
Uses Element: Masonry, Wikipedia article
The approaches are supported by Renaissance-style arches made of masonry; the arch openings themselves were filled with brick walls, with small windows within.
Uses Element: Limestone, Wikipedia article
They are built of limestone, granite, and Rosendale cement.
Uses Element: Granite, Wikipedia article
They are built of limestone, granite, and Rosendale cement.
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Wikimedia FoundationWikidata instance-of (P31) statement (Suspension bridge)
Wikidata item Q125006, instance of (P31): suspension bridge
Wikidata height (P2048) statement: 84.0
Wikidata item Q125006, property P2048 (height): 84.0 m (converted to metres, preferred/normal rank, non-deprecated)
Wikidata located-in-admin-entity (P131) / country (P17) statement: Manhattan, United States
Wikidata item Q125006, property P131/P17 (location): Manhattan, United States
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