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Profusely illustrated account of the greatest engineering achievement of the 19th century. Rare contemporary photos and engravings, accompanied by extensive, detailed captions, recall construction, human drama, politics, much more. 167 black-and-white illustrations.
May 24, 1983 marked the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, a remarkable feat of 19th-century engineering which stands as a monument to its designer and creator, John A. Roebling and his son Washington, who took over the project after his father's death. Sha…