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‘Not merely a crossing’: The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, a marvel of engineering, turns 60

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Nov. 20, 2024 By Jada Camille As the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge approaches its 60th anniversary on Nov. 21, the monumental feat of engineering remains an integral piece of New York City’s infrastructure. Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, and now the 13th-longest globally, the bridge handles over 200,000 vehicles every day and plays…

The legacy of Emily Warren Roebling, the woman who saved the Brooklyn Bridge

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Mar. 25, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer Emily Warren Roebling remains one of the most influential women in the history of New York City after she contributed immensely to the design and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883. Despite the bridge being one of the most photographed sites in the world, few know the…
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