Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge

First Day of Issue The Brooklyn Bridge was designed by John A. Roebling and built by his son, Col. Washington Roebling. Col. Roebling was crippled by an accident during construction in 1872 and finished supervis ing the work from his sickroom Artmaster Commemorating in Brooklyn Heights. His wife, Emily, carried his instructions to the work site. 100th ANNIVERSARY of the BROOKLYN BRIDGE BROOKS YN, 17 1983 11201 NY Brooklyn Bridge 1883-1983 USA 20c FIRST DAY OF ISSUE