John Roebling Collection

Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge, and Grand Display of Fireworks on Opening Night...May 24, 1883

John A. Roebling, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, c1897. Designed by John Augustus Roebling in 1883. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA, late 19th or early 20th century. Detail from a stereoscopic card showing the bridge from the New York World Building

Brooklyn from one of the towers of the Suspension Bridge, New York, USA. Artist: Kilburn Brothers
Brooklyn from one of the towers of the Suspension Bridge, New York, USA. Stereoscopic card detail

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA. Designed by John Augustus Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge (foreground) over the East River was heralded as one of the most important construction projects of the 19th

John Augustus Roebling, American civil engineer, 1874. Roebling (1806-1869) designed the Brooklyn Suspension Bridge as well as the Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Niagara Falls Bridges

Washington Augustus Roebling, American civil engineer, 1883. Roebling (1837-1926) built the Brooklyn Suspension Bridge which had been designed by his father John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869)

Construction of the Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, USA, 1880. Top: laying cable - view of saddle and yoke at the top of one of the towers. Bottom: the bridge during construction

The Grand Display of Fireworks and Illuminations at the Opening of the Great Suspension Bridge between New York and Brooklyn on the Evening of May 24, 1883

Niagara Cast Iron Bridge, New York, USA, c1855-c1860
Niagara Cast Iron Bridge, New York, USA. The railway bridge connecting Canada and the USA across the Niagara River was engineered by John Augustus Roebling

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, USA: cable anchorage on the Brooklyn shore, 1883. Designed by John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869)

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John Roebling, an American civil engineer, is best known for his remarkable contribution to the construction of iconic bridges. His vision and expertise revolutionized bridge engineering, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to awe us today. One of his most famous creations was the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. This magnificent structure, captured in various photographs and artworks from different eras, showcases its grandeur and timeless beauty. From a bird's-eye view perspective to breathtaking shots taken from one of its towers, these images depict the immense scale and architectural brilliance of Roebling's masterpiece. Roebling's genius extended beyond just the Brooklyn Bridge. He also played a significant role in designing other notable structures such as the Niagara Cast Iron Bridge in New York. These early works exemplify his innovative approach to engineering and foreshadowed his groundbreaking achievements yet to come. Not only did John Roebling leave an indelible mark on bridge design, but he also passed down his passion for engineering through generations. His son Washington Augustus Roebling followed in his footsteps and took over as chief engineer after John's untimely death during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. The construction process itself was a testament to John Roebling's determination and perseverance. Despite facing numerous challenges such as treacherous working conditions and financial setbacks, he remained steadfast in bringing his visionary ideas into reality. Today, we admire John Roebling not only for his technical prowess but also for pushing boundaries and defying conventional wisdom.