Friday, May 23, 2008

Brooklyn Bridge Turns 125

Fireworks and the philharmonic kicked off a five-day birthday bash for the Brooklyn Bridge Thursday night.

Revelers lined the banks of the East River to celebrate the iconic span's 125th year as a vital link between Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Designed by John Roebling, the bridge cost $15 million, took 13 years to build and opened May 24, 1883.

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