Manhattan Bridge Turns 100 In Style

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"Manhattan Bridge" by photographer Max Kelly

Not quite as famous as the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge is nevertheless a beautiful feat of both engineering and design. This week marks its 100th Birthday.

According to Wikipedia, "it was the last of the three suspension bridges built across the lower East River, following the Brooklyn and the Williamsburg bridges. The bridge was opened to traffic on December 31, 1909 and was designed and built by Polish bridge engineer Ralph Modjeski with the deflection cables designed by Leon Moisseiff, who later designed the infamous original Tacoma Narrows Bridge that opened and collapsed in 1940.

Below are just some of the great celebratory events planned for the next few days.

Manhattan Bridge Centennial Celebration Events and Exhibits
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
*Walking Tour led by Adrienne Onofri over the Manhattan Bridge to Vinegar Hill and DUMBO
Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 2:00 PM EST
Where: South West Corner of Canal and Bowery, Manhattan
*Walking Tour led by Adrienne Onofri over the Manhattan Bridge to Vinegar Hill and DUMBO
October 3, 2 PM - 4 PM
South West Corner of Canal and Bowery, Manhattan
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*Bike Tour led by Michael Miscione
Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 7:15 AM EST
Where: Steps of Borough Hall in Brooklyn

*Bike Tour led by Michael Miscione which will start on the steps of Borough Hall in Brooklyn and will join up with Bridge parade at 9 AM
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*Centennial Ceremonial Parade by Invitation Only
Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 9:00 AM EST
Where: Manhattan Bridge
*Centennial Ceremonial Parade by Invitation Only with Manhattan and Brooklyn Borough Presidents and other dignitaries, featuring:
Vintage Automobiles
NY Chinese School Marching Band, courtesy of Principal Wang
US Merchant Marine Academy Fanfare Trumpeters
FDNY Fireboat multi-color salute
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*Reception with Refreshments at Confucius Plaza
Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST
Where: Confucius Plaza, 33 Bowery, Manhattan
*Reception with refreshments in Confucius Plaza
Provided by Chinese Community Organizations
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*Dedication of Manhattan Bridge Centennial Time Capsule
Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 2:00 PM EST
Where: Confucius Plaza, 33 Bowery, ManhattanRegister for this event now at: http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb651368072

*Gristedes Presents FIREWORKS by the GRUCCIS of New York!
Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 7:00 PM EST
Where: East River Park Amphitheatre, entrance to park at Jackson St. at Cherry St., Manhattan
*FIREWORKS by the GRUCCIS of New York! - East River Park Amphitheatre, north of Manhattan Bridge.
Manhattan School of Music Brass Quintet will perform.
Entrance to park at Jackson & Cherry Streets, Manhattan
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*Lecture - "Miss Manhattan, Miss Brooklyn and their creator, Daniel Chester French
Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: NYU-Poly, 5 MetroTech Center, Dibner Auditorium, Main Floor, Brooklyn
*Lecture - “Miss Manhattan, Miss Brooklyn and their creator, Daniel Chester French”
Brian Tolle, sculptor, and Karen Lemmey, Metropolitan Museum of Art Historian
NYU-Poly, 5 MetroTech Center, Main Floor, Brooklyn
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