Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge

It was another beautiful day and its Monday our P-day, we decided to finally walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and see all there is to see...

This massive structure began in 1869 and was completed in 1883. A major undertaking that was the first to connect the Borough of Brooklyn to Manhattan. Ferry service had been the mode of transportation until then. When completed it ended up being 50% longer than any other existing suspension bridge in the world.

The best way to do this is to take the subway under the East River and walk from Brooklyn to New York. The view of the New York skyline is stunning!

This merry-go-round called 'Jane's Carousel' is located under the bridge in a glass pavilion. It was built in 1922.

Just after the Brooklyn Bridge was built there were rumors that it was going to fall down. To dispel those rumors, in May of 1884, PT Barnum (the famous circus owner) led his prize attraction, Jumbo, and 21 fellow elephants over the bridge...and it still stands! What a sight that would have been!

Another great bridge that connects Brooklyn to Manhattan...the Manhattan Bridge. There are 21 principle bridges connect Manhattan to the other 4 Boroughs and  New Jersey.