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Trace the bridge's transformation from a feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol.
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The bridge is the archetypal monument.
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Since its opening over 130 years ago, the bridge has become an icon of New York City.
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Construction of the bridge consists of two granite towers and a series of steel cables.
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David McCullough talks about the Brooklyn Bridge.
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The Brooklyn Bridge has developed into an object of cultural significance.