Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge
Construction of the bridge consists of two granite towers and a series of steel cables.
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Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge
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Construction of the bridge consists of two granite towers and a series of steel cables.
The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge consists of two granite towers and a series of steel cables. William M. Tweed, aka “Boss Tweed” was a notorious, corrupt politician who helped to fund the project.
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Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge
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The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge consists of two granite towers and a series of steel cables. William M. Tweed, aka “Boss Tweed” was a notorious, corrupt politician who helped to fund the project.
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