Washington Roebling
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Washington Augustus Roebling was an American civil engineer who supervised the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, designed by his father John A. Roebling. He served in the Union Army during the Amer
Washington Augustus Roebling in 1854
Théobald Chartran – Portrait of Washington A. Roebling – Brooklyn Museum
"The Shaky Bridge" near Trenton Water Filtration Plant on Route 29
The Roebling Museum in Roebling, New Jersey
Brooklyn Bridge
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The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable-stayed suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the fi
Washington Roebling
…Washington Augustus Roebling (May 26, 1837 – July 21, 1926) was an American civil engineer who supervised the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, designed by his father John A. Roebling. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War as an officer at the Battle of Gettysburg. The…
View from Brooklyn towards Manhattan, 2026
An approach ramp to the Brooklyn Bridge, seen from Brooklyn, with Manhattan Bridge (partially hidden by buildings) seen in the background
Brooklyn Banks skate park, seen in 2009
View of diagonal stays and vertical suspender cables; the main cables are at top