Since opening in 1931, the George Washington Bridge, linking New
York and New Jersey, has become the busiest bridge in the world,
with 103 million vehicles crossing it in 2016. Many people also
consider it the most beautiful bridge in the world, yet remarkably
little has been written about this majestic structure. Intimate and
engaging, this revised and expanded edition of Michael Rockland's
rich narrative presents perspectives on the GWB, as it is often
called, that span history, architecture, engineering,
transportation, design, the arts, politics, and even post-9/11
mentalities. This new edition brings new insight since its initial
publication in 2008, including a new chapter on the infamous
'Bridgegate' Chris Christie-era scandal of 2013, when members of
the governor's administration shut down access to the bridge,
causing a major traffic jam and scandal and subsequently helping
undermine Christie's candidacy for the US presidency. Stunning
photos, from when the bridge was built in the late 1920s through
the present, are a powerful complement to the bridge's history.
Rockland covers the competition between the GWB and the Brooklyn
Bridge that parallels the rivalry between New Jersey and New York
City. Readers will learn about the Swiss immigrant Othmar Ammann,
an unsung hero who designed and built the GWB, and how a lack of
funding during the Depression dictated the iconic, uncovered steel
beams of its towers, which we admire today. There are chapters
discussing accidents on the bridge, such as an airplane crash
landing in the westbound lanes and the sad story of suicides off
its span; the appearance of the bridge in media and the arts; and
Rockland's personal adventures on the bridge, including scaling its
massive towers on a cable. Movies, television shows, songs, novels,
countless images, and even PlayStation 2 games have aided the GWB
in becoming a part of the global popular culture. This tribute will
captivate residents living in the shadow of the GWB, the millions
who walk, jog, bike, skate, or drive across it, as well as tourists
and those who will visit it someday.
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