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Brooklyn Bridge
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58:58
Trace the bridge's transformation from a feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol.
Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge
3:29
Construction of the bridge consists of two granite towers and a series of steel cables.
A Source of Inspiration
5:09
The Brooklyn Bridge has developed into an object of cultural significance.
A Community Of Builders
0:59
David McCullough talks about the Brooklyn Bridge.
Paul Goldberg Discusses the Brooklyn Bridge
0:48
The bridge is the archetypal monument.
A New York City Icon
2:08
Since its opening over 130 years ago, the bridge has become an icon of New York City.
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