If you are referring to why he was paralysed, he got caisson's disease.
The Brooklyn Bridge. The builders were John and Washington Roebling, with the assistance of Washington Roebling's wife, Emily Warren Roebling.
Washington Roebling died on 1926-07-21.
Washington Roebling was born on 1837-05-26.
John Augustus Roebling and his son after his death, Washington Roebling.
he got caissons disease
The Chief Engineers who worked on the Brooklyn Bridge were John Roebling and his son and daughter-in-law, Washington and Emily Warren Roebling.
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
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.
The address of the Roebling Museum is: 100 2Nd Ave, Roebling, NJ 08554
The Brooklyn Bridge was designed by John A. Roebling and his family, particularly his son Washington Roebling, who took over the project after his father's death. John Roebling was the original engineer and visionary behind the bridge's design, which combined elements of suspension and cable-stayed construction. Washington Roebling played a crucial role in its completion, overcoming numerous challenges during the construction process. The bridge, completed in 1883, stands as a testament to their engineering expertise and dedication.
Mary Roebling
The address of the Roebling Historical Society is: 119 2Nd Ave, Roebling, NJ 08554-1002