Episode 467
The Brooklyn Bridge
Learn more about one of the wonders of the 19th century
Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
October 16, 202110m 46s
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Show Notes
Brooklyn wasn’t always a part of New York City. It used to be a separate city located across the East River from New York, which at the time was only on the island of Manhattan.
For decades, people talked about a bridge to connect New York and the growing city of Brooklyn to facilitate travel and commerce.
In 1883, that bridge finally opened.
Learn more about the Brooklyn Bridge on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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