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Construction Commencement

When: January 1870
Where: Greenpoint shipyard and river launch site
Part of: Brooklyn Bridge plans completed and construction begins in New York City

Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge began in January 1870, marking the transition from planning to physical work.

The project started in January 1870 under the New York Bridge Company. The Brooklyn caisson was constructed at the Webb & Bell shipyard in Greenpoint and launched into the river in March 1870, establishing the foundation for the bridge's towers.

Sources

Brooklyn Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02

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