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Brooklyn Bridge

Manhattan Bridge

Williamsburg Bridge

     

      1. Brooklyn Bridge

            The type of each bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in United States.

Infrastructure. (n.d.). <i>NYC DOT</i>. Retrieved November 18, 2013, from

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtml

            What date did each bridge officially opened to the public?

The date Brooklyn Bridge officially opened to public is on May 24, 1883.

10 Things You May Not Know About the Brooklyn Bridge. (2013, May 23). <i>  History.com</i>. Retrieved November 18, 2013, from

http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-brooklyn-bridge

            Did anyone die during the construction of each bridge, if so how many?

There were twenty workers were dead during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge.

10 Things You May Not Know About the Brooklyn Bridge. (2013, May 23). <i>  History.com</i>. Retrieved November 18, 2013, from

http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-brooklyn-bridge

            Who/What was the first to cross each bridge?

Emily Warren Roebling is the first person who across the Brooklyn Bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge - New York City. (n.d.). <i>Fullscreen360</i>. Retrieved November 19,            2013, from

http://www.fullscreen360.com/brooklyn-bridge

            What kinds of traffic can each bridge accommodate (for example: cars, trucks, buses, pedestrians & etc)?

The kinds of traffic that the Brooklyn Bridge can accommodate are cars, trucks, buses, and pedestrians.

Infrastructure. (n.d.). <i>NYC DOT</i>. Retrieved November 18, 2013, from

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtml

            How many people use each bridge on a typical day?

There are over 120,000 vehicles, 4,000 pedestrians, and 3,100 bicyclists are using the Brooklyn Bridge on a typical day.

Infrastructure. (n.d.). <i>NYC DOT</i>. Retrieved November 18, 2013, from http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtml

 

1. Manhattan Bridge

            The type of each bridge.

Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge, (one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States).

Bridge Commission - Manhattan Bridge. (n.d.). <i>Bridge Commission - Manhattan         Bridge</i>. Retrieved November 19, 2013, from

http://www.nycbridges100.org/manhattan.php

            What date did each bridge officially opened to the public?

The date Manhattan Bridge officially opened to public is on December 31, 1909.

Infrastructure. (n.d.). <i>NYC DOT</i>. Retrieved November 19, 2013, from http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/manhattan-bridge.shtml

            Did anyone die during the construction of each bridge, if so how many?

No one was dead during the construction of the Manhattan Bridge.

Manhattan Bridge. (n.d.). <i>Manhattan Bridge</i>. Retrieved November 18, 2013, from http://www.nycroads.com/crossings/manhattan/

            Who/What was the first to cross each bridge?

Mayor George McClellan is the first person who across the Manhattan Bridge

MANHATTAN BRIDGE OPENED TO TRAFFIC; Mayor McClellan's Last Act in         Public Was to Lead a Procession on Wheels Across;. (1910, January 1). <i>          MANHATTAN BRIDGE OPENED TO TRAFFIC</i>. Retrieved November 19,         2013, from

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F00A12FB3C5417738DDDA80894D9405B808DF1D3

            What kinds of traffic can each bridge accommodate (for example: cars, trucks, buses, pedestrian & etc)?

The kinds of traffic that the Manhattan Bridge can accommodate are seven lanes of vehicular traffic, four transit lines, a pedestrian walkway, and a Class one bikeway.

Infrastructure. (n.d.). <i>NYC DOT</i>. Retrieved November 19, 2013, from http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/manhattan-bridge.shtml

            How many people use each bridge on a typical day?

There are 3,000 bicyclists and pedestrians, 320,000 transit riders, and 75,000 vehicles are using the Manhattan Bridge on a typical day.

Infrastructure. (n.d.). <i>NYC DOT</i>. Retrieved November 19, 2013, from http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/manhattan-bridge.shtml

 

1. Williamsburg Bridge

            The type of each bridge.

Williamsburg Bridge is a suspension bridge.

Infrastructure. (n.d.). <i>NYC DOT</i>. Retrieved November 19, 2013, from http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/williamsburg-bridge.shtml

            What date did each bridge officially opened to the public?

The date Williamsburg Bridge officially opened to public is on December 19, 1903.

Williamsburg Bridge. (n.d.). <i>Williamsburg Bridge</i>. Retrieved November 19, 2013,             from

http://www.nycroads.com/crossings/williamsburg/

            Did anyone die during the construction of each bridge, if so how many?

An estimate number of 30 workers died during the construction of the Williamsburg Bridge.

History/Your Story. (n.d.). <i>History/Your Story</i>. Retrieved November 19, 2013,      from

http://historyyourstory.tumblr.com/post/45202423537/on-the-waterfront-williamsburg-edition-the

            Who/What was the first to cross each bridge?

Walley Owen is the first person who across the Williamsburg Bridge.

The Brooklyn Ink. (n.d.). <i>The Brooklyn Ink</i>. Retrieved November 19, 2013, from http://thebrooklynink.com/2011/03/11/24074-a-true-if-unremarkable-history-of-the-williamsburg-bridge/

            What kinds of traffic can each bridge accommodate (for example: cars, trucks, buses, pedestrians & etc)?

The kinds of traffic that the Williamsburg Bridge can accommodate are cars, buses, pedestrians, railroad, and trucks.

Infrastructure. (n.d.). <i>NYC DOT</i>. Retrieved November 19, 2013, from http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/williamsburg-bridge.shtml

            How many people use each bridge on a typical day?

There are over 140,000 motorists, 92,000 transit riders, 600 bikers and pedestrians are using the Williamsburg Bridge on a typical day.

Infrastructure. (n.d.). <i>NYC DOT</i>. Retrieved November 19, 2013, from http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/williamsburg-bridge.shtml

 

2. Identify the six neighborhoods on iether side of each bridges and apply the following research question to all six neighborhoods

NEIGHBORHOODS

1) Brooklyn Bridge-

Neighborhoods:1. Brooklyn Heights, 2. Pearl Street.

 

2) Williamsburg Bridge-

Neighborhoods: 1. Allen st, 2. Williamsburg

 

3) Manhattan Bridge-

Neighborhoods: 1. Chinatown, 2. Dumbo

 

            Which ethnicity(ies) make-up each neighborhood - name at least one?

                        Brooklyn Heights     

                                    Brooklyn Heights is an upper middle class residential neighborhood within the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Originally referred to as 'Brooklyn Village', it has been a prominent area of Brooklyn since 1834. As of 2000, Brooklyn Heights sustained a population of 22,594 people. The neighborhood is part of Brooklyn Community Board. The neighborhood is served by the NYPD's 84th Precinct.

Ethnic Information:

White Non-Hispanic (96.5%)

Hispanic (1.3%)

Black (0.8%)

Two or more races (0.6%)

Other race (0.5%)

Slovak (7.7%)

Ancestry Information:

German (25.9%)

Polish (23.6%)

Italian (18.4%)

Irish (10.8%)

Czech (8.0%)

 

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