Today it's a symbol of strength and vitality. 135 years ago, it was a source of controversy. This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. From conception to construction, it traces the bridge's transformation from a spectacular feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.

Release : November 08, 1981

Website : http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/brooklynbridge/

Duration : 58 minutes

Rating : 7.20