Brooklyn Bridge Park Granite Blocks

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Brooklyn bridge park granite blocks.

Brooklyn bridge park is a waterfront park along the east river in new york city. 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. A bridge unveiled the brooklyn bridge looms majestically over new york city s east river linking the two boroughs of manhattan and brooklyn. The brooklyn bridge park book cart can be found here weather permitting.

Located on pier 1 the granite prospect has become an iconic feature of brooklyn bridge park. The sweeping granite terrace provides a unique gathering spot with spectacular views of the new york harbor. Recently we installed new granite seating made from stone blocks from the brooklyn bridge s abutment. 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 conservancy. With new entrances new facilities and wonderful new park features the pier 5 uplands will be a destination when it opens next year. Feel free to grab a book from its shelves sit back and enjoy a great read with a great view. The granite terrace features salvaged granite blocks that emerge from planted areas allowing visitors to admire the spectacular view from shady nooks beneath the metasequoia trees.

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. For more on bbp s response to the developing public health crisis. The granite was salvaged from work on the roosevelt island and willis avenue bridges. Since 1883 its granite towers and steel cables have.

Work continues at the pier 5 uplands. The pier is brooklyn bridge park s largest and is the only one constructed on filled land rather than pilings.