Brooklyn Bridge- First bridge to use steel cables.

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The Brooklyn Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the East River in New York City

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It was completed in 1883 and was the first bridge to use steel cables.

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At the time of its completion, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.

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The bridge was designed by John Augustus Roebling, but he died during construction and his son, Washington Roebling, took over.

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during the construction and was unable to physically supervise the work on site for much of the project.

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The bridge was originally designed for both pedestrian and horse-drawn carriage traffic

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The bridge's Gothic-style arches and decorative towers make it a popular tourist

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The Brooklyn Bridge is featured in many movies, TV shows, and books,

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