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John A. Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge - Hidden Genius
When New York's leaders contacted John Roebling for help on the Brooklyn Bridge, he was already a well-known engineer -- but was he up to the task? Tune in and learn how Roebling used his cable designs in this episode of Hidden Genius.
Hidden Genius tells the story behind everyday inventions. From the bikini to super wheat and everything in between. Viewers will learn the stories of unsung inventor heroes and their trials, tribulations and successes.
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published: 10 Jan 2013
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One of the most epic engineering feats in history - Alex Gendler
Dig into the history of the construction of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and how John Roebling designed a hybrid suspension system to build it.
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In the mid-19th century, suspension bridges were collapsing all across Europe. Their industrial cables frayed and snapped under the weight of their decks. So when German American engineer John Roebling proposed building the largest and most expensive suspension bridge ever conceived, New York City officials were understandably skeptical. Alex Gendler details the building of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
Lesson by Alex Gendler, directed by Jeremiah Dickey.
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published: 11 Feb 2020
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Roebling Roadtrip: John A. Roebling founded a town near Pittsburgh!
Be virtually transported to an important Roebling historic site located outside of Pittsburgh, PA!
Saxonburg was founded in 1832 by F. Carl Roebling and his younger brother John A. Roebling as a German farming colony. This is where John A. Roebling first developed wire rope cable and applied for his first patent!
We will hear about the history and importance of Saxonburg from Fred Caesar, curator of the Saxonburg Museum. Join us to learn more about this remarkable place and it's historical treasures.
published: 21 Oct 2020
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Roebling's Magnificent Feat-The Story of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
A documentary feature film by Cam Miller. Premiering at the Kenton County Public Library Oct 2017.
published: 10 Feb 2017
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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge likely closed until June
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge could be closed until June after a driver damaged the historic structure last week. Nancy Wood, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokeswoman, said the agency is still waiting a final proposal from a consultant, likely to arrive sometime next week. But the early estimates are that it will remain closed until June.
published: 26 Mar 2018
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Roebling Bridge | Kentucky Life | KET
Northern Kentucky's John A. Roebling Bridge was once the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet. It was a marvel of civil engineering—and a model for the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. In this segment we get some amazing bird's-eye views of the bridge from a helicopter and from the top of the 75-foot towers.
John Roebling was already well known as a bridge designer and the inventor of the wire rope when he was hired to build the Ohio River bridge linking Covington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Construction began in 1856, but it would be more than a decade before it opened due to financial downturns and the Civil War.
The bridge's two massive towers with their 30-foot arches were built from limestone and sandstone. The cables were spun from wrought iron imported from Englan...
published: 05 Mar 2014
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John A Roebling Suspension Bridge (where you need to go in 2021) Cincinnati Ohio
In this episode we will be walking across the John A Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning across the Ohio River taking us from Cincinnati Ohio to Covington KY. This is one of the places where you need to go in 2021. Follow me and Road Trip Rich as we explore the sites around the bridge and have a fun time. This is a must visit place in Cincinnati and make sure you add it to your places to visit in Cincinnati Ohio. You get great views of Cincinnati and get to see a great view of the stadiums,river, bridges and much more.
published: 11 May 2021
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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge northbound
The Roebling Bridge is a historic suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River at downtown Cincinnati, OH. Built in 1866, it was one of the first long-span bridge of its kind in the world and is named for its world-famous engineer & designer.
published: 17 Oct 2018
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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge | Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
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The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, originally known as the Cincinnati-Covington Bridge, spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. When it opened on December 1, 1866, it held the distinction of being the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a main span of 1,057 feet (322 meters). This impressive feat of engineering was later surpassed by John A. Roebling’s most famous creation, the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge, which boasts a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 meters).
Today, pedestrians use the Roebling Suspension Bridge to traverse between hotels, bars, restaurants, and parking lots in Northern Kentucky. The area at the bridge’s Kentucky-side base is a...
published: 02 Oct 2023
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Virtual Museum: The Life and Times of John A. Roebling
John Roebling was one of the nineteenth century’s most brilliant engineers, ingenious inventors, successful manufacturers, and fascinating personalities. Raised in a German backwater amid the war-torn chaos of the Napoleonic Wars, he immigrated to the US in 1831, where he became wealthy and acclaimed, eventually receiving a carte-blanche contract to build one of the nineteenth century’s most stupendous and daring works of engineering: a gigantic suspension bridge to span the East River between New York and Brooklyn. In between, he thought, wrote, and worked tirelessly. He dug canals and surveyed railroads; he planned communities and founded new industries. Horace Greeley called him “a model immigrant”; generations later, F. Scott Fitzgerald worked on a script for the movie version of his l...
published: 18 May 2020
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John A. Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge - Hidden Genius
When New York's leaders contacted John Roebling for help on the Brooklyn Bridge, he was already a well-known engineer -- but was he up to the task? Tune in and ...
When New York's leaders contacted John Roebling for help on the Brooklyn Bridge, he was already a well-known engineer -- but was he up to the task? Tune in and learn how Roebling used his cable designs in this episode of Hidden Genius.
Hidden Genius tells the story behind everyday inventions. From the bikini to super wheat and everything in between. Viewers will learn the stories of unsung inventor heroes and their trials, tribulations and successes.
Check out new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
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When New York's leaders contacted John Roebling for help on the Brooklyn Bridge, he was already a well-known engineer -- but was he up to the task? Tune in and learn how Roebling used his cable designs in this episode of Hidden Genius.
Hidden Genius tells the story behind everyday inventions. From the bikini to super wheat and everything in between. Viewers will learn the stories of unsung inventor heroes and their trials, tribulations and successes.
Check out new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
Please subscribe to Hidden Genius:
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- published: 10 Jan 2013
- views: 19090
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One of the most epic engineering feats in history - Alex Gendler
Dig into the history of the construction of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and how John Roebling designed a hybrid suspension system to build it.
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In the mid-1...
Dig into the history of the construction of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and how John Roebling designed a hybrid suspension system to build it.
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In the mid-19th century, suspension bridges were collapsing all across Europe. Their industrial cables frayed and snapped under the weight of their decks. So when German American engineer John Roebling proposed building the largest and most expensive suspension bridge ever conceived, New York City officials were understandably skeptical. Alex Gendler details the building of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
Lesson by Alex Gendler, directed by Jeremiah Dickey.
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https://wn.com/One_Of_The_Most_Epic_Engineering_Feats_In_History_Alex_Gendler
Dig into the history of the construction of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and how John Roebling designed a hybrid suspension system to build it.
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In the mid-19th century, suspension bridges were collapsing all across Europe. Their industrial cables frayed and snapped under the weight of their decks. So when German American engineer John Roebling proposed building the largest and most expensive suspension bridge ever conceived, New York City officials were understandably skeptical. Alex Gendler details the building of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
Lesson by Alex Gendler, directed by Jeremiah Dickey.
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Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! Susan Herder, Samuel Doerle, David Rosario, Dominik Kugelmann, Siamak H, Tracey Tobkin, Dwight Tevuk, Anthony Kudolo, Mrinalini, Yanuar Ashari, Ivan Todorović, Alex Schenkman, Brittiny Elman, Ryohky Araya, Paul Coupe, David Douglass, Ricardo Paredes, Bill Feaver, Eduardo Briceño, Arturo De Leon, Christophe Dessalles, Janie Jackson, Dr Luca Carpinelli, Heather Slater, Yuh Saito, Quentin Le Menez, Mattia Veltri, Fabian Amels, Sandra Tersluisen, PnDAA, Hugo Legorreta, Zhexi Shan, Gustavo Mendoza, Bárbara Nazaré, Josh Engel, Natalia Rico, Andrea Feliz, Eysteinn Guðnason, Bernardo Paulo, Victor E Karhel, Sydney Evans, Latora Slydell, Oyuntsengel Tseyen-Oidov, Noel Situ, Elliot Poulin, emily lam, Juan, Jordan Tang, Kent Logan and Alexandra Panzer
- published: 11 Feb 2020
- views: 1400894
59:58
Roebling Roadtrip: John A. Roebling founded a town near Pittsburgh!
Be virtually transported to an important Roebling historic site located outside of Pittsburgh, PA!
Saxonburg was founded in 1832 by F. Carl Roebling and his yo...
Be virtually transported to an important Roebling historic site located outside of Pittsburgh, PA!
Saxonburg was founded in 1832 by F. Carl Roebling and his younger brother John A. Roebling as a German farming colony. This is where John A. Roebling first developed wire rope cable and applied for his first patent!
We will hear about the history and importance of Saxonburg from Fred Caesar, curator of the Saxonburg Museum. Join us to learn more about this remarkable place and it's historical treasures.
https://wn.com/Roebling_Roadtrip_John_A._Roebling_Founded_A_Town_Near_Pittsburgh
Be virtually transported to an important Roebling historic site located outside of Pittsburgh, PA!
Saxonburg was founded in 1832 by F. Carl Roebling and his younger brother John A. Roebling as a German farming colony. This is where John A. Roebling first developed wire rope cable and applied for his first patent!
We will hear about the history and importance of Saxonburg from Fred Caesar, curator of the Saxonburg Museum. Join us to learn more about this remarkable place and it's historical treasures.
- published: 21 Oct 2020
- views: 333
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Roebling's Magnificent Feat-The Story of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
A documentary feature film by Cam Miller. Premiering at the Kenton County Public Library Oct 2017.
A documentary feature film by Cam Miller. Premiering at the Kenton County Public Library Oct 2017.
https://wn.com/Roebling's_Magnificent_Feat_The_Story_Of_The_John_A._Roebling_Suspension_Bridge
A documentary feature film by Cam Miller. Premiering at the Kenton County Public Library Oct 2017.
- published: 10 Feb 2017
- views: 767
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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge likely closed until June
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge could be closed until June after a driver damaged the historic structure last week. Nancy Wood, Kentucky Transportation C...
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge could be closed until June after a driver damaged the historic structure last week. Nancy Wood, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokeswoman, said the agency is still waiting a final proposal from a consultant, likely to arrive sometime next week. But the early estimates are that it will remain closed until June.
https://wn.com/John_A._Roebling_Suspension_Bridge_Likely_Closed_Until_June
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge could be closed until June after a driver damaged the historic structure last week. Nancy Wood, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokeswoman, said the agency is still waiting a final proposal from a consultant, likely to arrive sometime next week. But the early estimates are that it will remain closed until June.
- published: 26 Mar 2018
- views: 248
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Roebling Bridge | Kentucky Life | KET
Northern Kentucky's John A. Roebling Bridge was once the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet. It was a marvel of civil engineering—and a model ...
Northern Kentucky's John A. Roebling Bridge was once the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet. It was a marvel of civil engineering—and a model for the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. In this segment we get some amazing bird's-eye views of the bridge from a helicopter and from the top of the 75-foot towers.
John Roebling was already well known as a bridge designer and the inventor of the wire rope when he was hired to build the Ohio River bridge linking Covington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Construction began in 1856, but it would be more than a decade before it opened due to financial downturns and the Civil War.
The bridge's two massive towers with their 30-foot arches were built from limestone and sandstone. The cables were spun from wrought iron imported from England. Notably, Roebling also strengthened the bridge with innovative diagonal stays that extended from the towers to the bridge deck.
The bridge opened to traffic on Jan. 1, 1867, and today is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. The Covington Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee continues efforts to preserve this iconic structure.
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Covington Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee http://roeblingbridge.org/
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Northern Kentucky's John A. Roebling Bridge was once the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet. It was a marvel of civil engineering—and a model for the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. In this segment we get some amazing bird's-eye views of the bridge from a helicopter and from the top of the 75-foot towers.
John Roebling was already well known as a bridge designer and the inventor of the wire rope when he was hired to build the Ohio River bridge linking Covington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Construction began in 1856, but it would be more than a decade before it opened due to financial downturns and the Civil War.
The bridge's two massive towers with their 30-foot arches were built from limestone and sandstone. The cables were spun from wrought iron imported from England. Notably, Roebling also strengthened the bridge with innovative diagonal stays that extended from the towers to the bridge deck.
The bridge opened to traffic on Jan. 1, 1867, and today is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. The Covington Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee continues efforts to preserve this iconic structure.
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Covington Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee http://roeblingbridge.org/
Learn more about KET's program Kentucky Life at http://www.ket.org/kentuckylife/
Visit Kentucky Life's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kentuckylife
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- published: 05 Mar 2014
- views: 8211
5:55
John A Roebling Suspension Bridge (where you need to go in 2021) Cincinnati Ohio
In this episode we will be walking across the John A Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning across the Ohio River taking us from Cincinnati Ohio to Covington KY. ...
In this episode we will be walking across the John A Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning across the Ohio River taking us from Cincinnati Ohio to Covington KY. This is one of the places where you need to go in 2021. Follow me and Road Trip Rich as we explore the sites around the bridge and have a fun time. This is a must visit place in Cincinnati and make sure you add it to your places to visit in Cincinnati Ohio. You get great views of Cincinnati and get to see a great view of the stadiums,river, bridges and much more.
https://wn.com/John_A_Roebling_Suspension_Bridge_(Where_You_Need_To_Go_In_2021)_Cincinnati_Ohio
In this episode we will be walking across the John A Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning across the Ohio River taking us from Cincinnati Ohio to Covington KY. This is one of the places where you need to go in 2021. Follow me and Road Trip Rich as we explore the sites around the bridge and have a fun time. This is a must visit place in Cincinnati and make sure you add it to your places to visit in Cincinnati Ohio. You get great views of Cincinnati and get to see a great view of the stadiums,river, bridges and much more.
- published: 11 May 2021
- views: 622
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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge northbound
The Roebling Bridge is a historic suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River at downtown Cincinnati, OH. Built in 1866, it was one of the first long-span bridg...
The Roebling Bridge is a historic suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River at downtown Cincinnati, OH. Built in 1866, it was one of the first long-span bridge of its kind in the world and is named for its world-famous engineer & designer.
https://wn.com/John_A._Roebling_Suspension_Bridge_Northbound
The Roebling Bridge is a historic suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River at downtown Cincinnati, OH. Built in 1866, it was one of the first long-span bridge of its kind in the world and is named for its world-famous engineer & designer.
- published: 17 Oct 2018
- views: 10455
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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge | Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
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The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, originally know...
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The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, originally known as the Cincinnati-Covington Bridge, spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. When it opened on December 1, 1866, it held the distinction of being the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a main span of 1,057 feet (322 meters). This impressive feat of engineering was later surpassed by John A. Roebling’s most famous creation, the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge, which boasts a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 meters).
Today, pedestrians use the Roebling Suspension Bridge to traverse between hotels, bars, restaurants, and parking lots in Northern Kentucky. The area at the bridge’s Kentucky-side base is aptly named Roebling Point. Interestingly, ramps once connected the bridge directly to the Dixie Terminal building, which served streetcars. These ramps provided a grade-separated route for Covington–Cincinnati streetcars, leading to the center of downtown. Although streetcar service ceased in the 1950s, the terminal was repurposed as a diesel bus terminal, and the ramps were eventually removed in 1998.
Designed by the renowned engineer John A. Roebling, this iconic structure features a stunning combination of Gothic-style towers and intricate cable work, showcasing the innovative use of suspension bridge technology of its time. With a total length of 1,057 feet, it remains a vital transportation link and a celebrated historical landmark, attracting visitors with its breathtaking views and rich heritage. The bridge is not only a testament to Roebling's vision but also a symbol of the industrial age, representing the advancement of civil engineering and architecture.
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Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, originally known as the Cincinnati-Covington Bridge, spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. When it opened on December 1, 1866, it held the distinction of being the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a main span of 1,057 feet (322 meters). This impressive feat of engineering was later surpassed by John A. Roebling’s most famous creation, the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge, which boasts a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 meters).
Today, pedestrians use the Roebling Suspension Bridge to traverse between hotels, bars, restaurants, and parking lots in Northern Kentucky. The area at the bridge’s Kentucky-side base is aptly named Roebling Point. Interestingly, ramps once connected the bridge directly to the Dixie Terminal building, which served streetcars. These ramps provided a grade-separated route for Covington–Cincinnati streetcars, leading to the center of downtown. Although streetcar service ceased in the 1950s, the terminal was repurposed as a diesel bus terminal, and the ramps were eventually removed in 1998.
Designed by the renowned engineer John A. Roebling, this iconic structure features a stunning combination of Gothic-style towers and intricate cable work, showcasing the innovative use of suspension bridge technology of its time. With a total length of 1,057 feet, it remains a vital transportation link and a celebrated historical landmark, attracting visitors with its breathtaking views and rich heritage. The bridge is not only a testament to Roebling's vision but also a symbol of the industrial age, representing the advancement of civil engineering and architecture.
If you enjoy this content, please consider subscribing to the channel. There will be much more to come so don't miss any new content.
DJI Mini 3 Pro 4K aerial drone video.
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
- published: 02 Oct 2023
- views: 237
52:02
Virtual Museum: The Life and Times of John A. Roebling
John Roebling was one of the nineteenth century’s most brilliant engineers, ingenious inventors, successful manufacturers, and fascinating personalities. Raised...
John Roebling was one of the nineteenth century’s most brilliant engineers, ingenious inventors, successful manufacturers, and fascinating personalities. Raised in a German backwater amid the war-torn chaos of the Napoleonic Wars, he immigrated to the US in 1831, where he became wealthy and acclaimed, eventually receiving a carte-blanche contract to build one of the nineteenth century’s most stupendous and daring works of engineering: a gigantic suspension bridge to span the East River between New York and Brooklyn. In between, he thought, wrote, and worked tirelessly. He dug canals and surveyed railroads; he planned communities and founded new industries. Horace Greeley called him “a model immigrant”; generations later, F. Scott Fitzgerald worked on a script for the movie version of his life. This talk will be conducted by Richard Haw, author of Engineering America: The Life and Times of John A. Roebling, just released earlier this month via Oxford University Press.
Richard Haw is Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. He is the author of The Brooklyn Bridge: A Cultural History and Art of the Brooklyn Bridge: A Visual History.
Part of NMIH’s Virtual Museum Live Programs. Get more info at http://nmih.org/virtualmuseum
https://wn.com/Virtual_Museum_The_Life_And_Times_Of_John_A._Roebling
John Roebling was one of the nineteenth century’s most brilliant engineers, ingenious inventors, successful manufacturers, and fascinating personalities. Raised in a German backwater amid the war-torn chaos of the Napoleonic Wars, he immigrated to the US in 1831, where he became wealthy and acclaimed, eventually receiving a carte-blanche contract to build one of the nineteenth century’s most stupendous and daring works of engineering: a gigantic suspension bridge to span the East River between New York and Brooklyn. In between, he thought, wrote, and worked tirelessly. He dug canals and surveyed railroads; he planned communities and founded new industries. Horace Greeley called him “a model immigrant”; generations later, F. Scott Fitzgerald worked on a script for the movie version of his life. This talk will be conducted by Richard Haw, author of Engineering America: The Life and Times of John A. Roebling, just released earlier this month via Oxford University Press.
Richard Haw is Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. He is the author of The Brooklyn Bridge: A Cultural History and Art of the Brooklyn Bridge: A Visual History.
Part of NMIH’s Virtual Museum Live Programs. Get more info at http://nmih.org/virtualmuseum
- published: 18 May 2020
- views: 1228