The Safety of the Brooklyn Bridge
Author : Allen Boyer McDaniel
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,59 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Cement
ISBN :
Author : Allen Boyer McDaniel
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,59 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Cement
ISBN :
Author : Alfred C. Barnes
Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,4 MB
Release : 1883
Category : Bridges
ISBN :
Author : Wilhelm Hildenbrand
Publisher :
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 46,74 MB
Release : 1902
Category :
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Author : Elizabeth Mann
Publisher : Mikaya Press
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 47,19 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Bridges
ISBN : 0965049302
Describes the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, from its conception by John Roebling in 1852 through, after many setbacks, its final completion under the direction of his son, Washington, in 1883.
Author : Lynn Curlee
Publisher : Atheneum
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 30,74 MB
Release : 2001-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
"It so happens that the work which is likely to be our most durable monument, and to convey some knowledge of us to the most remote posterity, is a work of bare utility; not a shrine, not a fortress, but a bridge." So wrote one architectural critic of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the grandest and most eloquent monuments to the American spirit that our country has produced. Its magnificent site, breathtaking span, cutting-edge technology, and sheer beauty have made it the subject of poems, paintings, photographs, novels, plays, and movies. Beneath the Brooklyn Bridge's triumphant arches lie astonishing tales of death, deception, genius, and daring. Over the fourteen-year course of its construction, there were many deaths, including that of John A. Roebling, designer and chief engineer; an underwater fire; and even fraud. Finally, though, the bridge was finished, and as part of the opening day festivities, the president, and two mayors crossed it. In this stunning visual history, Lynn Curlee tells the fascinating story of the history and construction of the "Eighth Wonder of the World."
Author : Richard Haw
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 13,52 MB
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1136603670
The Brooklyn Bridge is a pre-eminent global icon. It is the world’s most famous and beloved bridge, a "must-see" tourist hotspot, and a vital fact of New York life. For almost a hundred and forty years it has inspired artists of all descriptions, fueling a constant stream of paintings, photographs, lithographs, etchings, advertising copy, movies, and book, magazine, and LP covers. In consequence, the bridge may have the richest visual history of any man-made object, so much so, in fact, that almost no major American artist has failed to pay homage to the span in some form or other. Oddly, however, there are no books currently available that chart and discuss the bridge’s visual history or its role in the development of American (or Western) art. This monograph aims to correct that, providing a full visual record of the bridge from the origins of its conception to the present day. It is a celebration of the bridge’s glorious visual heritage timed to appear when the city will celebrate the span’s 125th birthday.
Author : Jeffrey I. Richman
Publisher : Bauer and Dean Publishers
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 11,12 MB
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781735600123
Building the Brooklyn Bridge reminds us of the historic importance of this iconic bridge that was once considered the eighth wonder of the world. It opened up development across the East River and made travel between the two independent cities of Brooklyn and New York quicker and more reliable; especially once the bridge railway was fully operational in September 1883, four months after the bridge's opening. Historian Jeffrey Richman describes in engaging detail how the Brooklyn Bridge was built over fourteen years and clearly explains the function of each of its parts, from the anchorages to the massive cables. The story of the construction is also told through 255 remarkable images, many never before published, including 44 images in 3D, specially created for this book. These historic photographs, woodcuts, color lithographs, and engineering drawings take us back in time to when all of America, and much of the world, watched with excitement as a singular bridge of unprecedented size and technology was built over one of the busiest waterways in the world. The book illuminates long-forgotten details and presents the bridge as the engineering marvel that it is-one that still elicits awe and admiration. This is an incredible journey back in time to when all of America-and much of the world-excitedly watched as the Brooklyn Bridge was being built. Reading the book will be a real treat to anyone who has ever stepped onto this beloved icon and been moved by its majesty. A pair of 3D glasses is included with every copy of the book.
Author : Elizabeth Mann
Publisher : Mikaya Press
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 17,35 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Bridges
ISBN : 1931414386
Describes the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, from its conception by John Roebling in 1852 through, after many setbacks, its final completion under the direction of his son, Washington, in 1883.
Author : Mary J. Shapiro
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 23,21 MB
Release : 1983-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0486244032
Photographs and drawings show how the Brooklyn Bridge was designed and built, and illustrate various events in the history of the bridge
Author : Sarah Tieck
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 42,46 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 161785820X
Discusses the construction and architectural elements of the Brooklyn Bridge.