Depiction of the Brooklyn Bridge upon its opening
The Brooklyn Bridge today
May 24th 1883: Brooklyn Bridge opens
On this day in 1883, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in New York City opened. The bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and when opened was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Thousands attended the opening ceremony, including President Chester A. Arthur and New York Mayor Franklin Edson, who crossed the bridge to celebratory cannon fire. A few days after opening, a rumour spread that the bridge was unstable and would collapse. However, the rumours were ended on May 17th 1884 when famous circus master P.T Barnum showed its stability by having his famous attraction - Jumbo the elephant - lead a parade of elephants over the Brooklyn Bridge.
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