Quiz: Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge

Quiz: Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge

You’ve walked across it. But do you know what’s hidden inside?

It is the most photographed bridge in the world. An engineering marvel that connected two great cities before they became one. Every day, thousands of tourists walk its wooden planks, admiring the skyline.

But beneath the granite towers and steel cables lie secrets that most New Yorkers don’t even know exist. From Cold War survival bunkers hidden in the masonry to wine cellars that paid for the bridge’s construction.

How much do you really know about this Gotham icon?

• Do you know which circus animal led a parade to prove the bridge wouldn’t collapse?
• Can you name the woman who secretly took over as Chief Engineer when her husband fell ill?
• Do you know what French luxury product was stored inside the bridge’s vaults for decades?

We’ve prepared 20 questions to test your knowledge. From tragic history to Hollywood moments. Are you a true “Urban Explorer” or just passing through?

Discover the truth below.
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