Building the Brooklyn Bridge: An Illustrated History

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Author and historian Jeff Richman shares the captivating story of how the Brooklyn Bridge, a structure of unprecedented size and technology, was built during an age of remarkable innovation and urban development. Spanning the East River, the bridge connected the then-independent cities of Brooklyn and New York by roadway for the first time. People could now travel high above one of the busiest waterways in the world, journeying across by foot, horse-drawn carriage, or railway, getting to where they needed to go while enjoying magnificent views. This event was recorded on January 13, 2022.

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