Since opening in 1931, the George Washington Bridge, linking New York and New Jersey, has become the busiest bridge in the world. Many people also consider it the most beautiful. Intimate and engaging, this revised and expanded edition of Michael Rockland's rich narrative presents a range of perspectives on the GWB.
Revised and expanded, Michael Rockland's rich narrative presents perspectives on the George Washington Bridge spanning history, architecture, engineering, transportation, design, the arts, politics, and even post-9/11 mentalities. This new edition brings new insight since its initial publication in 2008, including a new chapter on the infamous “Bridgegate” Chris Christie-era scandal of 2013.
