Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883

** "Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883" by William C. Kingsley recounts the monumental opening of the Brooklyn Bridge in the late 1800s. The book describes in great detail the day the bridge opened to the public, illustrating how the citizens of New York and Brooklyn deeply valued this engineering wonder. It retells the elaborate festivals, enthusiastic speeches, and patriotic music attended by prominent individuals, including the U.S. President. It also calls key figures like the Roeblings who dedicated their lives to see the project completed. The narrative illustrates the feeling of unity and progress, displaying the feelings of cooperation between people that made the construction endeavor possible. **