The Brooklyn Bridge, opened in 1883, represented the growth and might of the Industrial Age and the coming of age of the United States and its largest city. The bridge's construction was a marvel of engineering, but it also came with significant challenges and risks, including the death of its chief engineer, John Augustus Robling, and the development of caisson disease, a condition that afflicted many workers during its construction. [... more]

The Brooklyn Bridge, a symbol of modernism and a gateway to New York City, was built during the Industrial Age and was a marvel of engineering, but its construction was also marked by tragedy and the discovery of caisson disease, a condition that would afflict many workers. The bridge's story is one of innovation and perseverance, but also of the challenges faced by women in the 19th century, including Emily Warren Roebling, who played a crucial role in its completion. [... more]

The Brooklyn Bridge, a symbol of modernism and a gateway to New York City, was built at a time when construction was done by hand and risks were high. The bridge's construction was marked by accidents, including the death of its chief engineer, John Augustus Roebling, and the illness of his son, Washington Roebling, who suffered from caisson disease, a condition caused by decompression sickness. [... more]

The Brooklyn Bridge, a symbol of modernism, was built during the Industrial Age and represented the growth and might of the United States. The bridge's construction was a significant challenge, with over two dozen workers dying during its construction, including John Roebling, the chief engineer, and his son Washington Roebling, who suffered from caisson disease, a condition that can be effectively prevented with careful decompression procedures. [... more]