When completed in 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world (1595.5 ft) and the
first to be built of steel. The bridge was engineered and constructed by John A. Roebling, the inventor of wire cable.

Many artists and writers saw it as a highly recognizable landmark and an important cultural icon. No other bridge
has been so richly woven into American ubanization and industrialization. A pedestrian walkway and bicycle lane
make this bridge exceptionally people-friendly.

Visit Brooklyn Bridge and take a nice long walk across the city.