The Brooklyn Bridge is a world-famous spectacle that is regarded by some as “the nineteenth century’s most important and defining work of engineering, and, equally, the world’s most famous and beloved span” (Haw, 3). In his book The Brooklyn Bridge: A Cultural History, Richard Haw writes about the two relatively distinct identities that the Brooklyn Bridge inhabits, and in turn, how imagination and perception have affected its admiration. Haw describes the bridge by saying, “As [it’s] physical construction began in 1869, a parallel process of cultural construction was also initiated… [Resulting] in two quite distinct Brooklyn Bridges…the physical bridge that stands astride the East River…and the cultural bridge of the mind and imagination” (Haw, 7). While the bridge was first built in order to ease the commute from Brooklyn to Manhattan, it initially epitomized the technological advancements that the United States had made during the Second Industrial Revolution and thus, its beauty was purely physical. It was not until the bridge’s centennial, however, that Americans became aware of the bridge’s everlasting presence in their lives, and its beauty was manifested in what it has come to represent- the essence of American culture. The bridge had become a source of inspiration for Americans and instilled pride within every American who saw the bridge as a preeminent symbol of national pride and the achievement of the American Dream. ADD MORE ABOUT BEAUTY
Although currently owned he Brooklyn Bridge was constructed during the Second Industrial Revolution, which took place from 1870-1914 and marked a movement towards the production of goods by machines instead of by hand (Ackoff, 4). With the utilization of electricity to supply light an...
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At first, the bridge was solely built to provide a more convenient route from Brooklyn to Manhattan, and no one would have expected that it would be considered the most technologically advanced and aesthetically pleasing bridge of the time. With time, however, not only did the bridge’s centennial celebrations conjure up feelings of nostalgia about the monument that first brought pride to the American nation, but it became a symbol of a staple in American Culture. It was obvious that since it was first built, the bridge had evolved from a symbol of technological excellence to a source of sheer pride for all Americans. Although at first its beauty was manifested in its advanced construction and detailed design, by its centennial, the bridge was considered beautiful because it epitomized the accomplishment of the American Dream.
The building of a new bridge will be done. The question is when. A new bridge is of major importance to the city of Buffalo. It will bring many positives, and barely any negatives. Personally, I have always just thought of a bridge as a way to get from point A to point B. However, the idea of new Peace Bridge's benefits has opened my eyes. The new Peace Bridge may result in a modern day Erie Canal.
Gender and Race play the most prominent role in the criminal justice system. As seen in the movie Central Park 5, five African American boys were charged with the rape of the a white women. In class decision we’ve discussed how the media explodes when it reports cross-racial crimes. The Central Park 5 were known everywhere and even terms were being made up during the process such as wilding. Also, during one of the class discussions it was brought up that victims of crime are of the same race of the perpetrator. However, the media likes to sensationalize crime of the victim being of a different race, because it makes for a good story. By doing this, the media does create more of a division of race. As seen in the video Donald Trump was trying
The art that publicized these issues The Brooklyn Bridge was a symbol of power, America did something no one else has done. America also built massive skyscrapers, like the Tribune Building to symbolize their progress. Americans felt a sense of pride and patriotism that was much needed after the Civil War. Another movement happening in big cities was the City Beautiful Movement.
On my trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I decided to take my mother with me. While being in the museum, I decided to focus on “The American Wing”. In “The American Wing”, there are amazing pieces of art, jewelry, and antique silver. I was amazed on how each piece of artwork and item was carefully designed. They had an amazing design that you do not see now in days.
Beautiful Colonial Williamsburg has many roots within the history of Virginia. From colonial times to present day, Williamsburg has kept the charm of a time long ago. Colonial Williamsburg through the centuries has given people a place to learn about the rich history Virginia has to offer. The significance of Colonial Williamsburg can be found within the battles that were fought during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, the political figures that helped shape this great nation, and restoration efforts within the city of Williamsburg to maintain a time that should never be forgotten.
On June 9, 2003, my life took an interesting turn. It was a sunny day. Blue skies, humidity insanely high, and I found myself at 4th Street and Constitution in Washington, D.C. I stood before an angled architectural masterpiece by famed architect I.M. Pei; its pointed corners jutted out towards the grassy Mall and Capitol Hill as if it were some sort of Picasso-esque compass pointing simultaneously towards all the tourist hot spots. (The one corner, purportedly the sharpest building corner in the world, wore a dark gray spot about eye level where thousands if not millions of tourists had touched it just to see how sharp it really was). I found myself standing before it, not as tourist . . . but as an employee on my first day of work.
In The Artificial River, Carol Sheriff describes how when the digging of the Erie Canal began on July 4, 1817, no one would have been able to predict that the canal would even be considered a paradox of progress. One of the major contradictions of progress was whether or not triumphing art over nature was even considered progress. People were not sure during the nineteenth century if changing the environment for industrialization was necessarily a good thing. Another contradiction to progress that resulted from the Erie Canal was when people started holding the state government responsible for all their financial misfortunes. An additional contradiction to progress that the Erie Canal displayed was how many of its workers were either children, or men that lived lives that were intemperate and disrespectful to women. As American history students look back at the Erie Canal today, they generally only imagine how the canal was extraordinary for the residents of New York, but not all the issues and problems it also produced.
Following the steps of the Dutch who first came to Lower Manhattan, we embarked on the Staten Island Ferry on Sunday, Nov. 10, and we could see one of the world’s most famous figures: The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French to the U.S. that was put in such a strategic and historic place. The view of the green icon from the boat that was transporting passengers from Staten Island to Lower Manhattan, with the skyline of New Jersey in the background, and New York to our right, was a delightful experience. Not one person on the ferry was like the other, one could see people from all over the world, joined together and representing New York’s diversity, trying to relive the same experience that the Dutch had centuries ago. Some people take this ride every day for work; others were simply tourists or inhabitants of the New York metropolitan area.
The first and most challenging problem associated with building the Mackinac Bridge arrived long before the bridge was even designed. Financing such an enormous project was no easy feat. In 1928, the idea of connecting the upper and lower peninsulas was proposed to Congress for the first time (Brown 4). At the time, the suspected bridge project was very much under government scrutiny and control. In fact, the initial boost in interest in pursuing the construction of a bridge came about due to the depression. The Public Works Administration (PWA) had been created under President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal economic plan which would fund certain construction projects with th...
One of the most important energy scenarios in Canada was born in 1922. First, the Sir Adam Beck power generating station was constructed - SAB 1. It was the first station that had been supplied by the Welland River. In Addition, in 1954 it was constructed in order to increase the water supply to two more tunnels about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) each. And in 2005 Ontario Power Generation (OPG), saw that the Niagara Tunnel Project was a solution for the high demand of energy. It was designed to increase the water flow by 500 cubic meters (17,657 cubic feet) of water per second in the Sir Adam Beck’s turbines, which resulted in an upgrade of 150 megawatt hours of output power. The extra power produced
In her essay,”Importance of the Golden Gate Bridge,” Stephanie Stiavetti suggest that “It maintained this point of pride for nearly 25 years until the Verrazano- Narrows Bridge was built in New York in 1964. Today, this historic San Francisco landmark holds its place as the second largest suspension bridge in the country, behind Verrazano Narrows.” Back then, experts thought that it would be impossible to build a bridge across the tides and currents in that area because strong currents and tides would make construction extremely difficult and dangerous. The water is over 500 feet deep in the center of the channel, and along with the area's strong winds and thick fog, the idea of building a bridge there seemed nearly impossible. Despite all of the problems of building a bridge across the Golden Gate, Joseph Strauss was named as lead engineer for the project. Construction began January 5, 1933, and in the end cost more than $35 million to
Throughout the movie, there is a consistent switch of power between the husband Chanu and the wife Nazneen. Yet this power is not one dimensional, this means there is no power such as unidirectional. To make it general it can be said that, power can be related to earning money for the household but as we shall see there are other impacts to power. This earning power compose charisma. Therefore, charisma has shifts too along the movie.
Railroads can be referred to as the first big business, and the first industry to develop management bureaucracy (Ogburn 39). Railroads were a vital part of early American history during the 1800s-1860. The development of Railroads was one of the most important phenomena of the Industrial Revolution. Railroads brought social, economic, and political change to the country (Stover 26). In the United States a turnpike era and then a canal era had immediately preceded the coming of the railroads, which proved to be fast, direct, and reliable in all weather. After 1830 the railroads grew so quickly that within a decade their mileage surpassed that of the canals (Hollingsworth 28).
Many people feel a strong sense of patriotism and nationalism when they view a monument. Pride in one’s country is a great feeling. Monuments help bring out those feelings of nationalism. Homeland monuments such as the Statue of Liberty and Madison Square Garden makes one feel special. Millions of people from all over the world come to where you call home to view something that is special to you. We take such things for granted too often.
Quinn, R. (2008). Building the Bridge As You Walk On It. In J.L. Pierce, & J.W. Newstrom (Eds). The Manager’s Bookshelf (pp 233-236). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson