December 31
Posted in White History on Dec 31st, 2010
1909 The Manhattan Bridge, a suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan with Brooklyn, was first opened to traffic. The bridge was designed by Latvian-American engineer Leon Moisseiff. 1759 Irish brewer Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease to continue brewing ale at the St. James Gate Brewery [...]