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-- The Manhattan end of the bridge ... roughly the intersection of the centerlines of the bridge and FDR Drive ... is located at 40.7081° north latititude 73.9994° west longitude. -- The Brooklyn end ... roughly the intersection of the centerlines of the bridge and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ... is located at 40.7017° north latititude 73.9913° west longitude.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was partially paralyzed in his legs from polio several years before he ran for president. He wore braces on his legs and could stand up with the support of the podium to make speeches and I think he could take a few steps to get to the podium. He hid his disability from the public. He had a special car with hand controls that he could drive.
about 2 minutes or less by car on the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Carriage, trains and other things used in the 1800's. look it up on google!
Circle Drive Bridge was created in 1983.
When you are visiting Brooklyn, renting a car can be a great way to get around and in and out of Manhattan. You will not have to wait around for subway trains and spend time chasing down taxis. Be certain to take a drive over the historic and beautiful Brooklyn Bridge for a memorable experience and great photo opportunity.
West River Drive Bridge was created in 1966.
Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge was created in 2011.
1. Benjamin Franklin Bridge 2. Betsy Ross Bridge 3. Chestnut Street Bridge 4. Gerard Point Bridge 5. Grays Ferry Avenue Bridge 6. Passyunk Avenue Bridge 7. Platt Memorial Bridge (Penrose Avenue) 9. South 34th Street Bridge 10. South Street Bridge 11. Tacony Palmyra Bridge 12. Walnut Street Bridge 13. Walt Witman Bridge 14. Falls Bridge 15. Green Lane Bridge 16. City Avenue Bridge 17. Roosevelt Expressway Bridge 18. Ford Road Bridge 19. Gerard Avenue Bridge 20. Spring Garden Street Bridge 21. Kelly Drive Bridge 22. Vine Street Expressway Bridge 23. John F. Kennedy Blvd Bridge 24. Market Street Bridge 25. Columbia Bridge (Train)
Yes. Theodore Roosevelt was the first U.S. President to drive an automobile.
North Queen Anne Drive Bridge was created in 1936.
Roosevelt was stricken with polio in August of 1921. He could never walk normally after that although with braces he could stand and he could drive his specially equipped car. He kept the wheelchair hidden but undoubtedly had one available from that date on.