Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge
GPTKB entity
Statements (144)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bridge
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
gptkb:engineers
cable-stayed design 19th-century engineering engineers and laborers subject of engineering studies early example of modern suspension bridge design studied by engineering students one of the first major suspension bridges in North America case study in bridge design |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:tourism
Niagara Falls tourism tourism in Niagara Falls Niagara Falls tourism industry John A. Roebling's legacy |
| gptkbp:builder |
gptkb:Roebling's_Sons_Company
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| gptkbp:capacity |
limited to pedestrians
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| gptkbp:card_number |
gptkb:wood
wooden deck |
| gptkbp:challenges |
wind resistance
crossing a deep gorge crossing the Niagara Gorge strong currents of the Niagara River spanning the gorge |
| gptkbp:collapse_year |
1883
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
connected communities on both sides of the river
connected communities on both sides |
| gptkbp:construction_method |
cantilevered
cable-stayed construction suspension cable system |
| gptkbp:construction_started |
1851
1852 1855 3 years |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
part of local heritage
part of local history |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in literature and art
inspired future bridge designs inspired other bridges symbol of engineering progress |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
featured in literature and art
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of engineering achievement
|
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
symbol of human achievement
|
| gptkbp:current_status |
no longer in use
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
1897
1910 |
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:John_A._Roebling
applied in its construction |
| gptkbp:design_influence |
influenced modern suspension bridges
John A. Roebling's designs |
| gptkbp:engineering_recognition |
recognized for its design
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
minimal during operation
|
| gptkbp:events |
attended by prominent figures
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
scenic views of the falls
scenic views of Niagara Falls |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
yes
designated as a historical site |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
historical documentaries
|
| gptkbp:focus_area |
gptkb:Niagara_River
gptkb:Niagara_Falls |
| gptkbp:foldable |
1889
structural failure |
| gptkbp:function |
gptkb:bridge
|
| gptkbp:height |
220 feet
approximately 100 feet 200 feet above the river 220 feet above the water 225 feet above the river |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:opening_ceremony
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:19th_century
gptkb:Victorian_era |
| gptkbp:historical_research |
subject of historical studies
studied by historians and engineers. |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
engineering marvel of its time
symbol of engineering progress part of the development of transportation in the area |
| gptkbp:history |
gptkb:historical_landmark
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
civil engineering practices
future bridge designs |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
many artists and writers
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Brooklyn_Bridge
|
| gptkbp:innovation |
use of steel cables
use of new materials and techniques |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
artists and photographers
for future bridge builders |
| gptkbp:inspired |
future suspension bridge designs
|
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:historical_landmark
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced modern suspension bridges
paved the way for future bridges remains a significant part of engineering history influenced bridge engineering |
| gptkbp:length |
gptkb:TIE_fighter
825 feet wire cables |
| gptkbp:local_attraction |
yes
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Niagara_Falls
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular inspections
historical preservation efforts required regular inspections closed in 1897 |
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:steel
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:opening_ceremony
first use of wire cables in a suspension bridge |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
panoramic views
panoramic views of the falls |
| gptkbp:opened |
1855
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| gptkbp:original_purpose |
connect two sides of the gorge
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Niagara_Parks
Niagara Falls history |
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
pedestrian traffic
pedestrian |
| gptkbp:photography |
many visitors
|
| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
preserved as a historical site
|
| gptkbp:preserved_by |
some parts remain visible today
|
| gptkbp:public_access |
yes
open to the public during operation |
| gptkbp:renovation |
not applicable
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Niagara_Falls_International_Rainbow_Bridge
gptkb:Niagara_Falls_pedestrian_bridge |
| gptkbp:replaced_by_bridge |
gptkb:Niagara_Falls_pedestrian_bridge
|
| gptkbp:revival |
1884
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
guardrails
safety railings |
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:first_bridge_to_span_the_Niagara_Gorge
first bridge to span the Niagara River |
| gptkbp:style |
suspension
19th-century engineering |
| gptkbp:suspension |
cable-stayed
single span |
| gptkbp:tourism |
led to increased tourism in the area
|
| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
boosted local economy
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Niagara_Falls
yes attracted thousands of visitors |
| gptkbp:view |
gptkb:Niagara_Falls
|
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
popular tourist attraction
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
walking across the bridge
|
| gptkbp:wing_configuration |
over the Niagara River
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Washington_Roebling
gptkb:John_A._Roebling |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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