| A remarkable feat at the time and still impressive today the Brooklyn Bridge completed in May of 1874 was fifty percent longer than any bridge previously built. Its magnificenct 271 foot steel and stone towers and suspension engineering were the work of John Roebling. Unfortunately Roebling died from tetanus contracted during a construction accident and never saw his vast project completed.Fine china 8" Diameter Illustration by Kent Barton Lead and cadmium free Decoration fired in glaze - won t wear off Microwave and dishwasher safe |