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The Brooklyn Bridge was dangerous to build.

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It lasted 14 years for the bridge to be completed.

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gift

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The diagonal steel stays form a triangle, which is known to be the very strongest shape.

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In the winter of 1867, the East River froze and it was hard for people to commute from Brooklyn to Manhattan and boats couldn't pass through.

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It used to be called the Great East River Bridge before it changed its name to what is known today.

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The building of the Brooklyn Bridge did not go smoothly.

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Emily Roebling is an inspirational person.

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The main parts of the bridge are the towers, cables, deck and anchorage blocks.

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Construction began in 1869 and was completed in 1883.

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Caissons were built at the bedrock to form a strong foundation and support the weight of the bridge.

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It was the first bridge to be built with steel cables.

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The steel cables swooping between the towers is called the catenary curve.

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As Washington's eyesight dimmed from the caisson disease, Emily Roebling became his hands, feet and eyes for the construction.

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