How many workers were killed building the Brooklyn Bridge?
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How many workers were killed building the Brooklyn Bridge?
In his book The Great Bridge, author David McCullough writes that the construction took the lives of 21 men, most of them immigrants. In his account to the Brooklyn Eagle, Martin detailed the accidental deaths of 27 workers, although master mechanic E.F. Farrington estimated the number could be as high as 40.
Who paid for the Brooklyn Bridge?
The bridge began as a privately financed project — funded by the New York and Brooklyn Bridge Company. But the work went over budget, and investors were bailed out by the state, which financed the remainder of the $15-million project — more than $2.5 billion in today’s money.
How many years will the Brooklyn Bridge last?
As one of the greatest bridge engineers of the 20th century, Blair Birdsall said, “The Brooklyn Bridge will last for 1,000 years if we are smart enough to maintain it properly.”
How deep is the water under Brooklyn Bridge?
| Brooklyn Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Clearance below | 127 ft (38.7 m) above mean high water |
| History | |
| Designer | John Augustus Roebling |
| Constructed by | New York Bridge Company |
How far underwater is the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel?
9,117 feet
At 9,117 feet the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel is the longest continuous underwater vehicular tunnel in North America.
Who built the Golden Gate bridge?
Joseph Strauss
Irving MorrowCharles Alton Ellis
Golden Gate Bridge/Architects
Who was the first person to cross the Brooklyn Bridge?
Emily Roebling
Emily Roebling was given the first ride over the completed bridge, with a rooster, a symbol of victory, in her lap. Within 24 hours, more than 150,000 people walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, using a broad promenade above the roadway that John Roebling designed solely for the enjoyment of pedestrians.