Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
1936 - July 11 - Triborough Bridge linking Manhattan, Bronx & Queens opens
On July 11, 1936, the Triborough Bridge, a significant infrastructure project linking the boroughs of Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens in New York City, opened to the public. The bridge, a complex of three bridges and an elevated highway, was a major engineering feat of its time, designed to alleviate traffic congestion and facilitate transportation between the boroughs. Its construction began in 1929 under the direction of Robert Moses, a prominent urban planner, and was completed after seven years of construction, providing much-needed employment during the Great Depression.
The Triborough Bridge, now known as the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, quickly became a vital transportation link, improving access to and from Manhattan and facilitating economic growth in the surrounding areas.
July 11, 1936
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