On May 24, 1883, Over 50, 000 people rejoiced during the opening ceremonies of the Brooklyn Bridge. This only marked the beginning of the Brooklyn Bridge's lasting cultural impact.
On May 17, 1884, circus showman, P. T. Barnum, led 21 elephants over the Brooklyn Bridge to prove that it was stable.
Andy Warhol's famous print of the Brooklyn Bridge
"Fireworks Off the Bridge" by unknown artist in 1883
Georgia O'Keeffe "Brooklyn Bridge" in 1949
"Bridge Tower" by Glenn O. Coleman in 1929
A Clip from Ken Burns' documentary entitled "The Brooklyn Bridge." In this clip various scenes from movies and television are shown that contain the Brooklyn Bridge. This depicts the broad cultural impact that the bridge has had on America.
And patiently and long
They for each other waited -
These lovers true and strong
Let never a flag be hidden !
Let never a bell be dumb !
The guests have all been bidden-
The wedding-day has come !
Through many a golden year
Shall shine this silvery tie ;
The wondering world will gather here,
And gaze, with gleaming eye.
Philosophers will ponder
How, blessed by the hand of Heaven.
The world has another wonder
To add to her ancient seven.
Philanthropists will linger
To view the giant span,
And point, with grateful finger,
To man's great work for man ;
And all will bless the year
When, in the May-month green,
The King of the Western Hemisphere
Was wed to the Island Queen