A Day In History: Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge

On July 29th of 1848 Charles Ellet, Jr. would begin work on the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge. Unlike typical bridges of the time, this bridge would be supported by strong wire instead of traditional beams. Unfortunately, Charles Ellet, Jr. would leave the project before the bridge was finished. That's where John A. Roebling comes into play. Join Jeremy for today's history episode and hear all about this historical event brought to you by That Was History.

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RESOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Falls_Suspension_Bridge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Ellet,_Jr.

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