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New York, New York
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When it opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge held the title of the longest suspension bridge for 20 years!
Over 150,000 people walked across the bridge on its opening day, making it a historic event!
In 1884, P.T. Barnum led 21 elephants across the bridge to prove its safety!
The bridge's anchorages once housed wine cellars to help fund its construction!
Yes, a hidden bunker was discovered in 2006, stocked with supplies from the Cold War era!
Sadly, around 27 workers lost their lives building this iconic structure.
John A. Roebling designed it, and his son Washington Roebling completed it after his father's death.
Yes, pedestrians paid a penny, and vehicles paid 5 cents to cross the bridge until 1911!
Designated in 1964, it's recognized for its architectural and engineering significance!
Workers used caissons, large watertight chambers, to construct the bridge's foundations underwater!
