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Before the Brooklyn Bridge, John Roebling made the case for suspension
bridges, and use of scientific principles in engineering design. The above picture is the first of a planned series. More info and more pictures will be added, as things go along... |
| This view shows the interior of the carriageway, the impressive wooden lattice structure which contributed to the stability of the bridge via its rigidity. The railroad tracks ran along its roof. This picture was taken around 1858-1860 by William England, photographer for the London Stereoscopic Company. Click on the thumbnail at the right to see a larger version. |
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An interesting perspective of the details of the cable attachment, from a stereoview series, circa 1870's, with no publisher's imprint. An interesting sidelight of this series is that it shows the bridge undergoing some sort of maintenance. The cables are being winched up via ropes. Click on the thumbnail at the left to see a larger version. |
| Another interesting perspective from tyhe same series as above, this one take from the top of a tower showing a close-up of a tackle block used in the winching. You may also notice loosened cables down to the right. Click on the thumbnail at the right to see a larger version. |
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