That woman was Emily Roebling, wife of engineer Washington Roebling, who, after his passing, worked hard to make sure his ...
Construction Administration Program Director John Parkinson celebrates Roebling's pivotal role in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge and the continuing impact of women in the field.
Emily Roebling, the wife of Brooklyn Bridge chief engineer Washington Roebling, is a fascinating historical figure. With her husband incapacitated by illness, she took the lead in making sure one ...
Making its theatrical world premiere at Dr Phillips Center on February 21, Brooklyn’s Bridge tells the story of Emily Roebling, who drove the project forward after her husband fell ill.