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The Manhattan Bridge opened above me.

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The Manhattan Bridge opened above me.

Manhattan BridgeAugust 26, 2026

The monumental stone arch and steel span gave Chinatown a powerful downtown entrance.

At Manhattan Bridge Plaza, the great stone arch and colonnade framed the steel bridge structure as it continued toward Brooklyn. Her magenta dress brought vivid color to the masonry while the authentic entrance geometry carried the scale of the photograph.

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