Brooklyn Bridge Park Granite Blocks

A bridge unveiled the brooklyn bridge looms majestically over new york city s east river linking the two boroughs of manhattan and brooklyn.

Brooklyn bridge park granite blocks.

For more on bbp s response to the developing public health crisis. Located on pier 1 the granite prospect has become an iconic feature of brooklyn bridge park. The manhattan tower contains 46 945 cubic yards 35 892 m 3 of masonry while the brooklyn tower has 38 214 cubic yards 29 217 m 3 of masonry. Since 1883 its granite towers and steel cables have.

The granite blocks were quarried and shaped on vinalhaven island maine under a contract with the bodwell granite company and delivered from maine to new york by schooner. With new entrances new facilities and wonderful new park features the pier 5 uplands will be a destination when it opens next year. The granite was salvaged from work on the roosevelt island and willis avenue bridges. Granite prospect relax and enjoy the view of new york harbor from the granite steps built from stones salvaged from the roosevelt island bridge reconstruction.

Feel free to grab a book from its shelves sit back and enjoy a great read with a great view. Work continues at the pier 5 uplands. The terrace includes stacked granite blocks that rise 4 to 5 feet and include plantings of flowering trees and evergreens to provide a shady seating area. Brooklyn bridge park is a waterfront park along the east river in new york city.

Brooklyn bridge park conservancy. The park events visitor info join 0 toggle navigation menu. The sweeping granite terrace provides a unique gathering spot with spectacular views of the new york harbor. The brooklyn bridge park book cart can be found here weather permitting.

The area includes two landscaped lawns overlooking the brooklyn bridge and new york harbor a salt marsh with native plants a playground a granite lookout a waterfront walkway a playground and various food and drink concessions. The pier is brooklyn bridge park s largest and is the only one constructed on filled land rather than pilings.