The Brooklyn Bridge is a famous landmark that has always been adored by not just New Yorkers, but residents of other states, and foreigners from a vast majority of countries for over a century. It does not just connect Brooklyn to Manhattan but people everywhere because universally, we are all equal and capable of greatness. This piece is not simply a collage of pictures arranged in any old fashion. This is my story about the historical, geographical, artistic, and personal joy, and inspiration that resides behind the bright lights and fancy designs. From 1806 to 1869, John A Roebling, a German born engineer designed the 3460 foot long Brooklyn Bridge. Work on the bridge began in 1869. He was one of the first visionary bridge designers to use steel cables in his projects and invented a machine to twist steel wire into cable. It took approximately fourteen years and $15200000 to build the bridge. Historically, it was completed in the year of 1869. After years of strenuous work, on May 24th, 1883, the bridge officially opened. The Brooklyn Bridge was a solution to the huge gap between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Before the bridge was built it was nearly impossible to get from the rugged streets of Brooklyn to the more bright light world at the end of it called New York City. The Bridge made it possible for people from Brooklyn to travel to the island of Manhattan and vice versa. Before this, work in Manhattan was primarily for people in that borough. Also, on holidays it must ...
www.fpcaweb.org... The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, spanning Florida's Tampa Bay, is the world's fifth largest cable-stay bridge with longest cable-stayed main span, with a length of 29040 feet (exactly 5.5 miles or approximately 8.85 km). It is part of I-275 (SR 93) and US 19 (SR 55), connecting St. Petersburg in Pinellas County and Terra Ceia in Manatee County, Florida, passing through Hillsborough County waters. Construction of the current bridge began in 1982, and the completed bridge was dedicated on February 7, 1987. The new bridge cost $244 million to build, and was opened to traffic on April 20, 1987. It is constructed of steel and concrete. Twenty-one steel cables clad in nine-inch steel tubes along the center line of the bridge support the structure. It was designed by the Figg & Muller Engineering Group, and built by the American Bridge Company. In November 2005, an act of Florida Legislature officially named the current bridge the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge, after the Governor of Florida who presided over its design and most of its construction. According to sources, he was inspired to suggest the current design by a visit to France, where he saw a similar cable-stayed bridge. The original bridge was dedicated to state engineer William E Dean, as noted on a plaque displayed at the south rest area of the bridge. The Travel Channel rated the Sunshine Skyway #3 in its special on the "Top 10 Bridges" in the World. The bridge is considered the "flag bridge" of ...
Beautifully designed Property. This 20+acre farm is brilliant. A feast for the eyes, this property is visually sweeping in length, clean and well groomed, tranquil, private (yet not isolated), Dramatic views, and absolutely rhythmic in its design. The home, built approximately 1972, has had updates in its 2900 square feet of living space such as the Mannington Laminate flooring. Living room, dining room, party room, family/game room, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, utility rooms and an abundance of storage. An oversized 2 car attached garage. 3 sliders from home. One leading to deck off Master suite. 60x60+/- Shop was built in 2000. 40x60 ft portion has concrete floor and 25Ft. clearance with doors. 20x60ft portion has barn-type stalls with opening to pasture. Interior Office. Water at shop. Pre-wired for 220. Shop lights not incl. 36x72+/_ Barn built in 2007. Open on 2 sides. 4 stalls with matted floors. Water at barn. French drains Many multipurpose smaller outbuildings on property as well. (2 not included in sale) 2 Circular driveways. Marquam creek, RV Parking area, Truck parking area. Gravel driveway runs nearly full length of property. Round pen with sand. Approximately 12 acres of pastures fenced and cross-fenced. 5 acres of over grown Christmas trees. Some fruit trees near garden area. Once you visit this property, you will be absolutely embraced with its flexibility, thoughtfulness, and energetic features. For your private viewing or for more information, Call Aimee ...
