Historedia
Person

John A. Roebling

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1863–1870

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John A. Roebling, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Covington–Cincinnati Suspension Bridge opens between Ohio and Kentucky

    1863–1867

    Role: Designer and Builder

    1. 1863 · Ohio RiverConstruction Resumption

      Building resumed in 1863 on the bridge Roebling had started in 1856, following a halt due to lack of financing.

    2. September 1865 – June 23, 1866 · Ohio RiverWire Ropes Laid

      The first two wire ropes were laid in September 1865, and the last wire was taken across in June 1866.

    3. December 1, 1866 · Ohio RiverPedestrian Opening

      Pedestrians first walked on the bridge on December 1, 1866, before the formal opening to traffic.

    4. January 1, 1867 · Ohio RiverFormal Opening

      The bridge was formally opened on January 1, 1867, becoming the world's longest suspension bridge with a 1,057-foot span.

  2. Brooklyn Bridge plans completed and construction begins in New York City

    1870

    Role: Original Chief Engineer

    1. January 1870 · Greenpoint shipyard and river launch siteConstruction Commencement

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

Sources

  1. John A. Roebling Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
  2. John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01