Historical Events tagged with "verrazzano-narrows bridge"
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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Opens to Traffic
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City, opened to traffic and became the longest suspension bridge span in the world at that time. Designed by engineer Othmar Ammann, the bridge spans 13,700 feet across the Narrows and features a main span of 4,260 feet. Its opening significantly improved transportation in the New York metropolitan area, facilitating trade and commuting between boroughs. The bridge was named after the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, who was the first European to explore the New York Harbor.
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