Today in 1883 The Brooklyn Bridge, the engineering marvel that was then the longest span in the world, opens with fireworks and fanfare; the festivities are marred by the deaths of twelve pedestrians trampled in a panic.
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- Check out @MastBrothers Chocolate, whose tasty treats embody the sustainable ethos of Brooklyn's food scene: t.co/0hdJP0lBmW
- @highlinenyc Our museum educator @stacele thought of the @highlinenyc craft project, alas it's her last day be4 moving to Chicago :-(
- RT @highlinenyc: Make an adorable replica of the High Line w/ fun colored paper: t.co/02ZPAeW3hB via @NYHistory #Kids #Fun
- Review of Harold Holzer's "The Civil War in 50 Objects" via @myHNN: t.co/htWwomRbPJ #CW150 #History
- Leaders of the fight against HIV/AIDS join @WorldSciFest at @NYHistory on 5/31: t.co/S9nCTyGrW5 #FightAIDS
- Our AIDS in New York exhibition is at the top of this afternoon's news roundup on @tlrd: t.co/0GiJh0ZwuW #LGBT #FightAIDS #History
- @emptyclosetnews Thanks for the tweet! #FightAIDS #NYCHistory
- .@TripAdvisor has recognized us for being a top New York attraction! Tell us about your recent visit here: t.co/MdOqIASuDK
- RT @chitribbooks: Review: “The Civil War in 50 Objects” by Harold Holzer and @NYHistory: t.co/Yk4v4s0Xcd
- Photo: Today in 1911: the @NYPL’s grand Beaux-Arts building at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue is dedicated. t.co/i0jiJH0ssw
