BROOKLYN BRIDGE
NEW YORK CITY
The first bridge to span the East River to Brooklyn was opened to traffic in 1883 with a one
penny toll charge. Its span is 1,595 feet with an overall length of 6,016 feet. Until 1903, this
bridge held the honor of being the world's largest suspension bridge. The Lower Manhattan
skyline is in the background.
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