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John A. Roebling, German-American engineer, designed the Brooklyn Bridge (died 1869)
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John A. Roebling
German-American engineer (1806–1869)
John Augustus Roebling was a German-born American civil engineer. He designed and built wire rope suspension bridges, in particular the Brooklyn Bridge, which has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Brooklyn Bridge
Bridge in New York City
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 first fixed crossing of the East River. It was also the longest suspension bridge…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)