02614cam a22003613u 4500 28191 UtSlPG 20260610133637.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06043811 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TG Kingsley, William C. Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-02-25 Produced by Linda Cantoni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883" by Kingsley et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work details the grand celebrations surrounding the opening of one of the greatest engineering triumphs of its time—the Brooklyn Bridge. It captures the significant societal impact and national pride associated with the bridge's completion, emphasizing its importance to the people of New York and Brooklyn. The opening of this historical account begins by describing the elaborate ceremonies held on the day of the bridge's public opening, attended by a multitude of citizens and dignitaries, including the President of the United States. It paints a vivid picture of the festive atmosphere, filled with music, speeches, and celebrations that symbolized unity and progress. The text highlights the contributions of key figures such as the Roeblings, who dedicated their lives to the bridge's construction, as well as the spirits of cooperation and community that characterized the celebrations of this monumental achievement in engineering. Throughout the opening, there is a deep sense of reverence for not only the physical structure but also the collaborative effort involved in its realization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.) Edson, Franklin, 1832-1904 Low, Seth, 1850-1916 Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903 Littlejohn, A. N. (Abram Newkirk), 1824-1901 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28191 69100 69100