Things You Need To Know: Interesting Facts About Brooklyn Bridge In New York City

Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It connects the metropolitan city of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Various contemporaries have adored this magnificent structure with many depicting it as a str2leap of faithstr2.

More on significance of the Brooklyn Bridge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Bridge

However, it is important to be informed about this bridge in order to get adequate preparation before walking it. Some of these facts include the following:

1. The Brooklyn Bridge was the only land passage between Brooklyn and Manhattan at its time of construction.

2. It is one of the most popular land marks in New York City.

3. The first person to jump from the bridge was Robert E. Odlum on May 19th 1985.

4. During its construction, as many as 27 people died including John Roebling, who initially designed the bridge.

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Before the actual construction, many critics said that this bridge could not be built. The number people recorded crossing the bridge on its opening day was 150,300 while the total number vehicles crossing it was 1800. The vehicles charge on the opening day was 5 cents while people paid an initial bridge toll of 1 cent and 3 cents thereafter. However, the opening day (May 24th 1883) coincided Queen Victoria's birthday and this resulted in Irish protests.

More historical facts

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While these facts are important, safety measures have to be implemented when crossing this bridge. These and other measures will assist people in enjoying a worthwhile experience.

More information on how to walk the Brooklyn Bridge

http://brooklyn.about.com/od/historicbrooklyn/ht/walkbbridge.htm