What is the historical importance of the Brooklyn Bridge?

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The Brooklyn Bridge's Cultural Significance at the Time of Construction: While this bridge is today, a cultural icon, from its opening day celebration, it began to represent the area's community. Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy: Besides transportation, the Brooklyn Bridge plays backdrop to an area for residents and visitors to enjoy. read more

The Brooklyn Bridge looms majestically over New York City’s East River, linking the two boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Since 1883, its granite towers and steel cables have offered a safe and scenic passage to millions of commuters and tourists, trains and bicycles, pushcarts and cars. read more