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Enlace: http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA03/pricola/Bridge/home.html

Descripción: By Jennifer Pricola, American Studies, University of Virginia.
«On a wintry 1853 day, John Roebling found himself stranded on the East River between New York and Brooklyn when ice chunks in the East River prevented the ferry from moving. According to his son Washington, the incident inspired the progressive engineer and nascent philosopher to build a bridge that would tame the tumultuous channel and connect the two cities. Tales like this regarding the Brooklyn Bridge abound even at the turn of the twenty-first century. In fact, legends may outweigh facts for, since its opening, the roadway has enjoyed monumental status.»