Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883 by Kingsley et al.

"Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883" by Kingsley et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work details the grand celebrations surrounding the opening of one of the greatest engineering triumphs of its time—the Brooklyn Bridge. It captures the significant societal impact and national pride associated with the bridge's completion, emphasizing its importance to the people of New York and Brooklyn. The opening of this historical account begins by describing the elaborate ceremonies held on the day of the bridge's public opening, attended by a multitude of citizens and dignitaries, including the President of the United States. It paints a vivid picture of the festive atmosphere, filled with music, speeches, and celebrations that symbolized unity and progress. The text highlights the contributions of key figures such as the Roeblings, who dedicated their lives to the bridge's construction, as well as the spirits of cooperation and community that characterized the celebrations of this monumental achievement in engineering. Throughout the opening, there is a deep sense of reverence for not only the physical structure but also the collaborative effort involved in its realization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Kingsley, William C.
Author Edson, Franklin, 1832-1904
Author Low, Seth, 1850-1916
Contributor Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903
Contributor Littlejohn, A. N. (Abram Newkirk), 1824-1901
LoC No. 06043811
Title Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883
Credits Produced by Linda Cantoni and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class TG: Technology: Bridge engineering
Subject Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.)
Category Text
eBook-No. 28191
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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