The Brooklyn Bridge contributes a lot to the economics of the country, and also created a system of transportation between Brooklyn and Manhattan. ... [Green, 1883] It was in fact the disadvantages of the ferries that were a very important issue that helped the authorities in deciding to build the bridge. ... The bridge helped to foster cooperation between the residents of Manhattan and New York and also helped in the development and consolidation of the two cities. ... Manufactories have sprung up on every hand, and the steam whistle, the hum of machinery, the long lines of operatives...

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