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Building an Icon: The History of the Brooklyn Bridge

With Julia Golia, PhD.

Since its opening in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge has come to symbolize the phenomenal growth of Brooklyn and the nation in the 19th century.

Hear about the engineers and laborers who built the bridge, the political climate in which it was erected and the cultural meanings of one of the country’s most stunning structures.











When: Thu., Nov. 1, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Where: 92nd Street Y - Tribeca
200 Hudson St.

Price: From $21
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With Julia Golia, PhD.

Since its opening in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge has come to symbolize the phenomenal growth of Brooklyn and the nation in the 19th century.

Hear about the engineers and laborers who built the bridge, the political climate in which it was erected and the cultural meanings of one of the country’s most stunning structures.

Buy tickets/get more info now