The greatest Bridge in the world just turned 129! John Roebling's erection still stands! The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States and the longest in the world when it was completed in 1883. John Roebling hated the ferry service and was determined to build this bridge, but in an ironic twist of fate while surveying the site, a ferry came into the dock and crushed his foot against the piling! He developed a tetanus infection and died, leaving his son Washington Roebling to build the bridge. Washington also developed a paralyzing injury when he developed "caisson disease", better known as the Bends. His wife Emily then took over, relaying messages and specifications from the incapacitated Washington to the workers. A truly amazing story or fortitude and determination. HBBB! Click HERE for more
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