Author Archives: Rashid Faridi

The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable-stayed suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world when opened, … Continue reading →

The Empire State Building was the world’s tallest building until the first tower of the World Trade Centre was topped out in 1970; following the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Empire State Building was once more New York City’s tallest building until it was … Continue reading →