Ken Burns: The Brooklyn Bridge

As a native Northern Californian, I used to roll my eyes at the Brooklyn Bridge. It surely was no Golden Gate. But the story of how the New York City icon was fathomed, designed, and built is utterly fascinating. When completed in the 1860s, it was the tallest structure in the western hemispher. But beyond the scientific and architectural advancements it spurred, The Brooklyn Bridge is about how a physical structure becomes a societal symbol. And at < 60 minutes, it’s a very manageable commitment by Ken’s standards :)