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Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. Much of New York City's history can be viewed via its bridges -- all 18 that connect Manhattan Island to its neighbors. Join us for a look at these architectural masterpie...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Nash, Bruce M. (Producer), Lawrence, Shelley Ann (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 1992.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Bridges > New York (State) > New York > History.
Civil engineering > New York (State) > New York > History.
Bridges > New York (State) > New York > Design and construction.
Ponts > New York (État) > New York > Histoire.
Ponts > New York (État) > New York > Conception et construction.
Bridges.
Bridges > Design and construction.
Civil engineering.
New York (State) > New York.
Documentary television programs.
History.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. Much of New York City's history can be viewed via its bridges -- all 18 that connect Manhattan Island to its neighbors. Join us for a look at these architectural masterpieces from the age of iron and steel; and, see how they have changed destinies.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed August 26, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (46 minutes)
Playing Time:00:45:09