Historedia
Person

Washington Roebling

Events
1
Episodes
1
Years
1870

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Washington 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. Brooklyn Bridge plans completed and construction begins in New York City

    1870

    Role: 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. Washington Roebling Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
  2. John A. Roebling Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14