Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge began January 3, 1870 and the bridge opened May 24, 1883 to great celebration, with thousands attending, including President Chester A. Arthur.

Together, Lyon's photos give a fantastic impression of what Brooklyn looked like 40 years ago, before gentrification. Manhattan Bridge Tower in Brooklyn, framed through nearby buildings.

We came across a beautiful collection of vintage photos of Brooklyn taken in the summer of 1974. ... Manhattan Bridge Tower in Brooklyn, framed through nearby buildings.

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