Brooklyn Bridge
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Brooklyn Bridge

1981
History, Documentary | 08 November 1981
David McCullough, Paul Roebling, Julie Harris
Today it's a symbol of strength and vitality. 135 years ago, it was a source of controversy. This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. From conception to construction, it traces the bridge's transformation from a spectacular feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.
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