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    Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883
    Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883
    Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883
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    Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883

    By Franklin Edson, William C. Kingsley, Seth Low and

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    Release dateJul 1, 2010
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      Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883 - Franklin Edson

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      Title: Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883

      Author: William C. Kingsley

      Seth Low

      Franklin Edson

      Contributor: A.N. Littlejohn

      Abram S. Hewitt

      Release Date: February 25, 2009 [EBook #28191]

      Language: English

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      OPENING CEREMONIES

      OF THE

      NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN BRIDGE

      MAY 24, 1883.

      BROOKLYN, N.Y.

      1883.

      PRESS OF

      THE BROOKLYN EAGLE JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT.

      TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

      OF THE

      New York and Brooklyn Bridge.

      TRUSTEES.

      JOHN T. AGNEW, Chairman Executive Committee.

      OFFICERS.

      WILLIAM C. KINGSLEY, President.

      J. ADRIANCE BUSH, Vice-Pres. OTTO WITTE, Treasurer.

      ORESTES P. QUINTARD, Secretary.

      CHIEF ENGINEER.

      WASHINGTON A. ROEBLING.

      ASSISTANT ENGINEERS.

      PROGRAMME OF EXERCISES.

      1. MUSIC—

      23d REGIMENT BAND.

      2. PRAYER—

      Rt. Rev. BISHOP LITTLEJOHN.

      3. PRESENTATION ADDRESS—

      On behalf of Trustees,

      WILLIAM C. KINGSLEY, Vice-President.

      4. ACCEPTANCE ADDRESS—

      On behalf of the City of Brooklyn,

      Hon. SETH LOW, Mayor.

      5. ACCEPTANCE ADDRESS—

      On behalf of the City of New York,

      Hon. FRANKLIN EDSON, Mayor.

      CORNET SOLO—

      Mr. J. LEVY.

      6. ORATION—

      Hon. ABRAM S. HEWITT.

      7. ORATION—

      Rev. RICHARD S. STORRS, D.D.

      8. MUSIC—

      7th REGIMENT BAND.

      Hon. JAMES S.T. STRANAHAN will preside.

      INTRODUCTORY.

      The New York and Brooklyn Bridge was formally opened on Thursday, May 24th, 1883, with befitting pomp and ceremonial, in the presence of the largest multitude that ever gathered in the two cities. From the announcement by the Trustees of the date which was to mark the turning-over of the work to the public, it was evident that the popular demonstration would be upon a scale commensurate with the magnificence of the structure and its importance to the people of the United States. The evidences of widespread and profound interest in the event were early and unmistakable. They were not confined to the metropolis and its sister city on the Long Island shore, nor yet to the majestic Empire State. The occurrence was recognized as one of National importance; and throughout the Union, from the rocky headlands of Maine to the golden shores of the Pacific, and from the gleaming waters of the St. Lawrence to the vast expanse of the Mexican Gulf, the opening ceremonies were regarded with intelligent concern and approval. Nearly every State contributed its representatives to the swelling throng that attended, while those who were unable to be present contemplated with pride and satisfaction the completion and consecration to its purpose of the greatest engineering work of modern times.

      In the communities most directly benefited by the Bridge the demonstration was confined to no class or body of the populace. It was a holiday for high and low, rich and poor; it was, in fact, the People's Day. More delightful weather never dawned upon a festal morning. The heavens were radiant with the celestial blue of approaching summer; silvery fragments of cloud sailed gracefully across the firmament like winged messengers, bearing greetings of work well done; the clearest of spring sunshine tinged everything with a touch of gold, and a brisk, bracing breeze blown up from the Atlantic cooled the atmosphere to a healthful and invigorating temperature. The incoming dawn revealed the twin cities gorgeous in gala attire. From towering steeple and lofty façade, from the fronts of business houses and the cornices and walls of private dwellings, from the forests of shipping along the wharves and the vessels in the dimpled bay, floated bunting fashioned in every conceivable design, while high above all, from the massive and enduring granite towers of the Bridge the Stars and Stripes signaled to the world from the gateway of the continent the arrival of the auspicious day.

      Almost before the sun was up the thoroughfares of both cities put on a festival appearance. Business was generally suspended. The mercantile and professional communities vied with one another in the extent and splendor of their decorations, while from the hearty voice of Labor arose a chorus of ringing acclamation. Tens of thousands of men, women and children crowded into the streets, and, after gazing admiringly upon the decorations, wended their way in the direction of the mighty river span. From neighboring cities and from the adjacent country for many miles around the incoming trains brought multitudes of excursionists and sight-seers. It seemed marvelous that they could all find accommodation, but the generous hospitality of the cities was cordially extended, and all were adequately provided for. The scenes presented during the day upon the streets and avenues of New York and Brooklyn will never be forgotten by those who witnessed them. Notwithstanding the enormous massing of people, the best of order was everywhere observable, and the day happily was free from any accident of a serious nature. The arrangements for the celebration were of a sensible and becoming character, and beside insuring an unobstructed and speedy course for the ceremonies, contributed beyond measure to the popular enjoyment.

      Early in the afternoon the President of the United States, Gen. Chester A. Arthur, and the Hon. Grover Cleveland, Governor of the State of New York, the former accompanied by the members of his Cabinet and the latter by the officers of his Staff, were escorted from the Fifth Avenue Hotel to the New York City Hall, where they were joined by his Honor Mayor Franklin Edson and the New York officials. From the City Hall the procession proceeded to the New York Approach to the Bridge. The Seventh Regiment, N.G., S.N.Y., Col. Emmons Clark, commanding, acted as escort to the Presidential and Gubernatorial party. The regimental band, of 75 pieces, headed the column and played popular airs as the procession moved along the crowded and gaily decorated thoroughfares. At the New York Tower a battalion of the Fifth United States Artillery, under command of Major Jackson, joined the escort, and between the lines of brilliantly uniformed troops the distinguished guests passed upon the roadway. They were formally received by a Committee of the Bridge Trustees, headed by Mr. William C. Kingsley, Vice-President and acting President of

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