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The Brooklyn Bridge's Chief Engineer Became Bedridden During Its Construction — So His Wife Took Over
- Emily Roebling led the Brooklyn Bridge project for a decade after her husband fell ill, ensuring the work stayed on track.
- She learned bridge basics and supervised daily, earning wide recognition at the 1883 opening.
- Roebling attended board meetings and met officials to protect her husband’s position as chief engineer.
- The Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883, with Roebling as the first to cross in a carriage.
- Her life after the bridge included advocacy for women's rights and continued public service.
- Roebling earned a law certificate from New York University and published on women's rights.
- Her contributions were celebrated in a plaque on the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Roebling’s role has been highlighted in modern media, including 'The Gilded Age'.
- She died in 1903 at age 59 from stomach cancer.
- Her legacy endures as a symbol of women’s capability in engineering and leadership.
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