Why the Brooklyn Bridge used Elephants to Prove its Safety - IT’S HISTORY

As one of America’s most well-known tourist destinations, there is little question of the sizeable impact it has had not only on New York but the country as a whole. But few know just how far back its roots run. By far, it was one of the most ambitious projects of its time—and yet there is much more to this giant of architecture beyond its incredible length and massive towers. In today’s episode of It’s History, we’ll uncover the rich history beyond the bridge that unites Brooklyn and Manhattan. IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT For brands, agencies and sponsorships, please contact us at itshistory@ » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Imana Schoch Editor - Piotr Kubiak Host - Ryan Socash Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:43 - New York in the 19th century 03:50 - Who designed the Brooklyn Bridge? 06:23 - What cam