The Woman Who Built The Brooklyn Bridge

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Narrated by Fred Mills. Additional footage and images courtesy of The New York Public Library and Nungalpiriggal/Wiki Commons.

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[Rserpe]

Inspiring. Please forward this on to every young Emily you know.

[dcjimr]

From the New York Times obituary: "[Emily], in later life, would study law at New York University and argue in an Albany law journal article for equality in marriage." She also "used her 'superb diplomatic skills' to manage competing parties — including the mayor of Brooklyn, who tried to have her husband ousted from the project." Wonderful video, thanks for posting!

[Alex-rqfg]

Did a project in school over this. Such a truly inspiring story. Emily was an incredibly smart individual. Her ability to adapt to her situations and carry on a family dream is so admirable. Great video.

[seans]

Not many people even were or aware of these facts about the Brooklyn bridge; very much inspiring! Thank You B1M again!!

[inCincy]

There was a structure to learn from. It is his first “Longest Bridge”, “The Roebling” in Cincinnati, or the Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge. The bridge swayed so much after opening, they had to install a web of beams to hold it in place. It’s no longer a true suspension bridge.

[zinedinezethro]

From building a historic bridge to fighting foe women's equality, damn this girl is a strong one.

[dhruvrpa]

You always upload just when I open my iPad and wake up perfect timing.

[kollusion]

I hope this iconic NYC landmark, gets its life extended far into the future.

[mogul]

It's a gorgeous bridge. I often go a bit out of my way just to cross it.

[davetv]

Thanks for this amazing content! Keep it up and we will keep supporting you.

[juergunmagerkinsquirter]

Fantastic story B1M. AS far as im concerned this is one of the 5 iconic bridges in the world....Brooklyn Bridge, Golden Gate, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Tower Bridge London, Milau Viaduct...special mention to the Bridge over the River Kwai :)

[brassicaolaraceaolaracea]

a woman played a major role.
others had roles to play and got things done, in case you've forgotten

[saltedearth]

Nice video.

You've made a couple of videos on Australian cities, so it would be cool to see a video about the development here in Auckland, New Zealand, feels like a new tall building is being completed every day.
Hosting the Americas Cup next year means that there is also lots of development on the waterfront.
And we are even finally getting a proper underground rail loop too!

[jonp]

A great American Structure Completed!! Thank you Emily, a woman way ahead of her time!

[Samuel_J]

Nice video to bring recognition to a key person in the design of one of the world's greatest bridges

[JohnathenSweeney]

Fun fact: John Roebling was the architect for the Roebling Bridge in Cincinnati/Covington and even used it as inspiration for the Brooklyn Bridge!

[elissajaguar]

Thank you for highlighting the contributions of this woman. I'm glad to have learned about her.

[marshaldillon]

It is a magnificent bridge. I have been across it my self. Like the Golden Gate Bridge they are both magnificent for their times. And still today. On a nice day I can see the Golden Gate from my home. Thanks for remembering the past.

[SteveAndAlexBuild]

Another great video really interesting. We would love to go to New York one day 🤞🏼🧱👍🏽

[brassicaolaraceaolaracea]

*"Woman who built the Brooklyn bridge"*
2000 men who built it: *sad construction noises*