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If you are referring to why he was paralysed, he got caisson's disease.

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What bridge was built by John and Washington Roebling?

The Brooklyn Bridge. The builders were John and Washington Roebling, with the assistance of Washington Roebling's wife, Emily Warren Roebling.


When did Washington Roebling die?

Washington Roebling died on July 21, 1926.


When was Washington Roebling born?

Washington Roebling was born on 1837-05-26.


Father-son team that worked on the broooklyn bridge?

John Augustus Roebling and his son after his death, Washington Roebling.


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he got caissons disease


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The Chief Engineers who worked on the Brooklyn Bridge were John Roebling and his son and daughter-in-law, Washington and Emily Warren Roebling.


What bridges did Washington roebling build besides the brooklyn bridge?

Washington Roebling worked on the Cincinatti-Covington bridge with his father from 1865-1867. He also assisted his father on the Allegheny bridge project from 1858 to 1860


Who finished the brooklyn bridge?

Washington Roebling was the man to finish Brooklyn bridge. The bridge was initially designed by German immigrant John Augustus Roebling. While conducting surveys for the bridge project, Roebling sustained a crush injury to his foot when a ferry pinned it against a piling. Due to this injury, he developed tetanus infection resulting to his death. Before death, he had placed his 32-year-old son Washington Roebling in charge of the project.


Where is the Roebling Museum in Roebling New Jersey located?

The address of the Roebling Museum is: 100 2Nd Ave, Roebling, NJ 08554


Who was Paul Roebling's mother?

Paul Roebling's mother was actress Betty Bray.


Where is the Roebling Historical Society in Roebling New Jersey located?

The address of the Roebling Historical Society is: 119 2Nd Ave, Roebling, NJ 08554-1002


Where is the house Washington roebling built in Trenton NJ?

335 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey