I’m really enjoying them and I didn’t initially have a huge interest in architecture. Was curious about it and started watching these. Hes great at explaining things and keeping it interesting
I took civil engineering in college and the the story of the Brooklyn Bridge was told to us over and over again (Frank . . .) "Stella!!!" paintings too. Wyetzner explains the process of the caissons quickly and understandably.
The next 5 NYC bridges I'd like to see discussed by Mr. Wyetzner would be: the Manhattan Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge, the Queensboro Bridge, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and the no-longer-standing King's Bridge.
@dr.woozie7500 There used to be trains that went over the Brooklyn Bridge, but those train lines were some of the elevated BMT lines that got taken down.
A longstanding joke is The George Washington Bridge's toll is FREE to go to New Jersey, but when you get there and don't like it, they charge you to get back into New York!
Absolutely fascinating. I simply cannot get enough of these architectural videos about New York. You mentioned the wonderful bus station at the Manhattan end of the George Washington Bridge, and said that nobody knows about it. Maybe you could do a video about that and other forgotten treasures of New York. In any case, more please...
Yes. I’ve walked past it thousands of times but gone inside much less-usually just for a restroom-so when it’s described as a marvel I wanted to hear more about why. (My son’s school bus went past the west side every day, under the end of the bridge, which the kindergarteners named the Tunnel of Doom. We still call it that while he’s a college sophomore.)
I appreciate that he included less popularly known bridges. There are so many structurally unique and interesting bridges in NYC that you could make a whole series about them.
I am a huge fan of NYC history and a novice/curious fan of architecture. My Dad worked in commercial construction for years so I really enjoy every one of these videos. Particularly since I used to live in Manhattan and miss being surrounded by inspiring architecture!
This guy is a treasure, and watching these videos brings me back to my time living in NYC, walking 10-15 km a day and taking my own architecture tours by googling famous addresses of buildings and bridges I'd see.
Great video, very interesting. Would be great to see similar breakdowns of other famous bridges; the Tower Bridge in London, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge, the Charles Bridge in Prague, or the High Bridge in Amsterdam.
@LOLWAAHH except that the Sydney bridge is much wider. Hellgate was two tracks wide; Sydney had 8 road lanes, 2 railway tracks, and 2 tram (light rail) tracks. The light rail tracks have been converted into two additional road lanes. On the other hand, I believe that the Hellgate bridge arch is about 1.5 feet longer. Try thinking like an engineer and not like a rabid "mine's bigger than your's" supporter.
This is what makes NYC the greatest city in the world, and Manhattan it’s centerpiece. Getting there is not a trivial thing. And once you go through that rite of passage, you feel like you ate in a unique place.
The Verrazano bridge, Midtown Tunnel, Holland Tunnel and of course the 59th Street bridge…. DUH Amazing episode as always. Thank you for another history lesson about one of the greatest cities in the world NYC Bby ❤
The Robert Moses' bridges would be nice. Everybody knows the controversies of Robert Moses, but little is known of the actual designers and builders of his works.
It's designed that way to keep the value of Manhattan real estate elevated. If you could live in NJ and cross every day for free a lot of places in Manhattan would be worth a lot less. (They also need some toll money to pay for maintenance of course)
I'm surprised they didn't mention the fact that the Sydney Harbor Bridge is an almost exact replica of the Hellgate bridge because they loved its design so much
Thank you so much for this content. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing all these bridges, but I have to admit the GWB is my favorite of them all. I had “The Little Red Lighthouse at the Great Gray Bridge” as a little kid and as a teenager, I was thrilled to discover it was real when I saw it in person.
I live in the west now. I've tried describing central park to my new friends, but there hasn't been a way to truly describe this incredible, amazing, beautiful place... Thank you.
The Dames Point Bridge in Jacksonville, FL! It is the second longest concrete cable-stayed bridge in the western hemisphere. Interesting local history behind the strip of land it crosses, as well.
The Highland bridge reminds me of a bridge we have here in Minneapolis called the Stone Arch Bridge. Definitely have to take a walk on the Highland bridge whenever I go back to NYC
Loved this episode! Would be interested in hearing about 5 more bridges. Manhattan, Triboro, Verrazano narrows, Queensboro, Williamsburg bridges to name a few.
As always, Mr. Wyetzer tells how really fascinating all these structures are in his videos. An excellent guide. I would this series to go further afield to other cities to see their architectural treasures. Bravo, sir!
Loving these episodes. Linda Fairstein writes her books around these interesting areas. She makes them come alive but it's great to see the videos too.
What a beautiful series. I love all of the architectural details and fun facts. And the architect is a great presenter. You can really tell he’s passionate about what he shares with us.
Also, learning that the GWB, my neighborhood bridge, was supposed to be filled in, is like when I learned last month that the Guggenheim was supposed to be red!
as an uptown resident i loved seeing my neighborhood and surrounding areas through time through the history of these bridges, would love to know more about the GWB Bus terminal!
I found these episodes on the bridges to be very informative and educational about the construction of those bridges at that time,the episode on the Verranzano bridge will be very interesting.
Mr. Wyetzner is an incredibly eloquent speaker. I love the way he simplifies the complex details and projects that’s really easy to digest! Binge watching videos about the architecture in New York City has been my recurrent theme!!!
The George Washington bridge is only the busiest if you're only looking at how many vehicles cross, which IMO isn't very interesting since multiple people can fit in one vehicle and we'd usually consider something as being busy when there's lots of people. The Manhattan bridge carries at least twice as many people in peak hours, mostly via the subway.
I'm an admirer of the Brooklyn Bridge, completing McCullough's book about it while sitting on a plane to NYC several years ago. But I never could grasp the concept of the Cason until your explanation and illustrations. Thank you! Great video!
When I was a kid, living in Brooklyn, my Boy Scout troop belong to the five bridges region. No one could ever tell me the names of the five bridges. I'm very happy I just happen to stumble across this tonight.
I loved this episode, not only because of the content, but because it was presented by Mr. Wyetzner. He's the best!
I appreciate all of them but Mr. Wyetzner is my favorite. His expressiveness, especially with the hands, is what does it for me.
He’s fantastic!
I’m really enjoying them and I didn’t initially have a huge interest in architecture. Was curious about it and started watching these. Hes great at explaining things and keeping it interesting
He’s so engaging
Thanks for helping make architecture interesting, Mr. Wyetzner! 👍✌️
This running series of videos on New York Architecture by Mr.Wyetzner is such a cool concept. Love everything about it.
I really love it
@utkandorait makes me go 😊
It makes me sooo happy!!
This guy nails it. He has the facts, presents them in an interesting and engaging way, and dumbs down the information to us plebs perfectly.
I took civil engineering in college and the the story of the Brooklyn Bridge was told to us over and over again (Frank . . .) "Stella!!!" paintings too.
Wyetzner explains the process of the caissons quickly and understandably.
He did make a few mistakes.
And he has a Christopher Walken-esque cadence.
Mr. Wyetzner is really the best. He simplifies the complex construction projects that’s really easy to understand. He’s a gem.
He did make a few mistakes!
@grillage2as we all do
@drewdukkha Yes, But he could have done more research.
He did make a few mistakes.
The next 5 NYC bridges I'd like to see discussed by Mr. Wyetzner would be: the Manhattan Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge, the Queensboro Bridge, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and the no-longer-standing King's Bridge.
Yes! more of this would be great
Manhattan and Williamsburg are my favorites because subway trains go across them.
@dr.woozie7500 There used to be trains that went over the Brooklyn Bridge, but those train lines were some of the elevated BMT lines that got taken down.
I’d like to hear Mr. Wyetzner’s story for why the Tappan Zee bridge was built at virtually the widest point possible on the Hudson River.
@dr.woozie7500I've been on subways going across the Manhattan Bridge. I avoid the Williamsburg Bridge at all costs.
A longstanding joke is The George Washington Bridge's toll is FREE to go to New Jersey, but when you get there and don't like it, they charge you to get back into New York!
True also for the Delaware Bridges. It's free to get into New Jersey. What's that? You want to leave? Well, you gotta pay.
Feed me more of these videos so I can continue to architecturally digest!
0:55 the irony of the bridge getting hit by a Mexican navy vessel today
RIP to the men who built the beautiful Brookly bridge. 😔😔
And to the woman who saw it through to completion.
Someone didn’t watch the video 🤪
Really happy to see Emily Roebling get the recognition she earned.
Absolutely fascinating. I simply cannot get enough of these architectural videos about New York. You mentioned the wonderful bus station at the Manhattan end of the George Washington Bridge, and said that nobody knows about it. Maybe you could do a video about that and other forgotten treasures of New York. In any case, more please...
Yes. I’ve walked past it thousands of times but gone inside much less-usually just for a restroom-so when it’s described as a marvel I wanted to hear more about why. (My son’s school bus went past the west side every day, under the end of the bridge, which the kindergarteners named the Tunnel of Doom. We still call it that while he’s a college sophomore.)
I appreciate that he included less popularly known bridges. There are so many structurally unique and interesting bridges in NYC that you could make a whole series about them.
Mr. Wyetzner is so articulate and knowledgeable, he is able to make the subject matter interesting to novices like me. Well done.
I am a huge fan of NYC history and a novice/curious fan of architecture. My Dad worked in commercial construction for years so I really enjoy every one of these videos. Particularly since I used to live in Manhattan and miss being surrounded by inspiring architecture!
Would love to see a video about the Pittsburgh area bridges.
Came here to say the same thing!!
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I totally agree!
This guy is a treasure, and watching these videos brings me back to my time living in NYC, walking 10-15 km a day and taking my own architecture tours by googling famous addresses of buildings and bridges I'd see.
Great video, very interesting.
Would be great to see similar breakdowns of other famous bridges; the Tower Bridge in London, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge, the Charles Bridge in Prague, or the High Bridge in Amsterdam.
Millau Viaduct is really cool too.
the Sydney Harbour Bridge happens to be a carbon copy (pun intended) of the Hellgate bridge
@LOLWAAHH except that the Sydney bridge is much wider. Hellgate was two tracks wide; Sydney had 8 road lanes, 2 railway tracks, and 2 tram (light rail) tracks. The light rail tracks have been converted into two additional road lanes. On the other hand, I believe that the Hellgate bridge arch is about 1.5 feet longer. Try thinking like an engineer and not like a rabid "mine's bigger than your's" supporter.
I can’t get enough of these!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Mr. Weitzner!!!!!!
I enjoy your historical narratives of New York features. Your voice is also a joy to listen to.
It was actually Gouvenor Morris who was the instigator of the Erie Canal and also designed the street grid pattern of manhattan
This is what makes NYC the greatest city in the world, and Manhattan it’s centerpiece. Getting there is not a trivial thing. And once you go through that rite of passage, you feel like you ate in a unique place.
It is centerpiece.
You have made a great combined story of engineering, art and history. Thanks!
The Verrazano bridge, Midtown Tunnel, Holland Tunnel and of course the 59th Street bridge…. DUH Amazing episode as always. Thank you for another history lesson about one of the greatest cities in the world NYC Bby ❤
Yes! The queensboro bridge is incredible
The bridges that connect Staten Island to New Jersey.
NYC is a cesspool
@Coffeendonuts TO YOU but who cares!! lmfaooo
Although not an American, I am fascinated but the architecture and bridges of NYC. Hope he does the same on Chicago .
As a Londoner I found this episode fascinating and it illustrates just how different the bridges in this city and New York are. I
The story about riveting the George-Washington bridge was, well, riveting!
A man's brain is incredible to be able to build, engineer, and keep these massive structures up for all these years.
Mr. Wyetzner should have his own show.
I say it every time, Mr Wyetzner is amazing. Please keep bringing him back!
How they set the foundation is crazy
Fascinating and so very interesting! NYC rocks and so do you! Thank you very, very much!
Wow, the Roebling family, John, Washington, and Emily! 👏
I could watch this gentleman all day. What an extraordinary presenter. I love these videos. So fascinating.
The Robert Moses' bridges would be nice. Everybody knows the controversies of Robert Moses, but little is known of the actual designers and builders of his works.
I could listen to him all day!
$16 to cross a bridge is insane.
It's designed that way to keep the value of Manhattan real estate elevated. If you could live in NJ and cross every day for free a lot of places in Manhattan would be worth a lot less. (They also need some toll money to pay for maintenance of course)
I'm surprised they didn't mention the fact that the Sydney Harbor Bridge is an almost exact replica of the Hellgate bridge because they loved its design so much
Mr. Wyetzners love of everything NYC is contagious. Loved it!
He makes me feel like I’m back in college. I was looking for pen and paper and started taking notes
Thank you so much for this content. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing all these bridges, but I have to admit the GWB is my favorite of them all. I had “The Little Red Lighthouse at the Great Gray Bridge” as a little kid and as a teenager, I was thrilled to discover it was real when I saw it in person.
Got that Brooklyn Bridge feeling watching this. Thank you.
The history of NYC’s bridges is fascinating-especially how they transformed the city into the metropolis we know today
This was really interesting and so was full of fascinating information that when it finished ... I watched it again!
Please do a series of these encompassing all the bridges.
As you revealed, they all have a great NY story and purpose.
Can't believe you've got a bridge that looks exactly like the Sydney Harbour bridge in Australia
I live in the west now. I've tried describing central park to my new friends, but there hasn't been a way to truly describe this incredible, amazing, beautiful place... Thank you.
The Engineer of design for the GWB was Allston Dana. He collaborated with Ammann on the design. Cass Gilbert was only the Architect for the stonework.
This was absolutely fantastic. As a life long New Yorker I never heard any of these stories. Incredible.
The Dames Point Bridge in Jacksonville, FL! It is the second longest concrete cable-stayed bridge in the western hemisphere. Interesting local history behind the strip of land it crosses, as well.
The precursor to the Brooklyn Bridge is the bridge built in Cincinnati, by the same architect, John Roebling
So remarkable that something built in the 1800's is still vital to current day life and has not changed too much as far as appearance
One of the types of videos that's so worthwhile watching. I'm slowly getting more content via social media that feeds my mind, and heart.❤
Did you know they were going to build a restaurant inside the towers of the GW Bridge? CRAZY!
The Highland bridge reminds me of a bridge we have here in Minneapolis called the Stone Arch Bridge. Definitely have to take a walk on the Highland bridge whenever I go back to NYC
Loved this episode! Would be interested in hearing about 5 more bridges. Manhattan, Triboro, Verrazano narrows, Queensboro, Williamsburg bridges to name a few.
I couldn't get my head around it until I crossed over it.
Could AD do a series on a city like this about San Francisco?!
As always, Mr. Wyetzer tells how really fascinating all these structures are in his videos. An excellent guide. I would this series to go further afield to other cities to see their architectural treasures. Bravo, sir!
As a native New Yorker, thanks for mentioning the Little Red Lighthouse. I had the book as a child and still remember the story.
As a New Yorker I appreciate this video, and I learned something to boot! I've never been to High bridge so I will visit there soon
I am just so grateful for such quality content. Thank you AD!
I read a book about trying to get water to New York and something about a reservoir where the library is.
Jeff Bridges next please. Thanks for asking :)
Loving these episodes. Linda Fairstein writes her books around these interesting areas. She makes them come alive but it's great to see the videos too.
I loved that book about the little red lighthouse when I was a kid!
That rail bridge is built like the Sydney Harbour Bridge in New South Wales in Australia.
Pretty cool .
Great stories .
Wonderful video - thank you for sharing! Another episode about Manhattan, Williamsburg, Queensboro, and the Verrazzano Bridge would be lovely.
The way they built those bridges was wild
The tolls on the GW bridge are insane! Million dollars a day?? Wow. Excellent video.
What a beautiful series. I love all of the architectural details and fun facts. And the architect is a great presenter. You can really tell he’s passionate about what he shares with us.
This was terrific. Thanks!
Arial drone clips of these bridges would have been a spectacular addition.
Have driven these bridges many times and never new all these amazing things - Thanks for sharing! 😀👍❤️✌️
I've traversed on every single 1 them & haven't thought about the history behind them so thanks for this !
Also, learning that the GWB, my neighborhood bridge, was supposed to be filled in, is like when I learned last month that the Guggenheim was supposed to be red!
as an uptown resident i loved seeing my neighborhood and surrounding areas through time through the history of these bridges, would love to know more about the GWB Bus terminal!
Same! I’ve seen it thousands of times, but would love to hear why an architect admires it.
Append a chapter on the bridges in Inwood, please. Great video!
This is still the most beautifully made format on the internet to just dive in and be entertained & informed
I found these episodes on the bridges to be very informative and educational about the construction of those bridges at that time,the episode on the Verranzano bridge will be very interesting.
Highly interesting, intelligent & enjoyable. Thank you Mr. Wyetzner!
More please
Mr. Wyetzner is an incredibly eloquent speaker. I love the way he simplifies the complex details and projects that’s really easy to digest! Binge watching videos about the architecture in New York City has been my recurrent theme!!!
The George Washington bridge is only the busiest if you're only looking at how many vehicles cross, which IMO isn't very interesting since multiple people can fit in one vehicle and we'd usually consider something as being busy when there's lots of people. The Manhattan bridge carries at least twice as many people in peak hours, mostly via the subway.
Thank you Mr. Wyetzner!
Would love to see a video about the Pittsburgh area bridges.. RIP to the men who built the beautiful Brookly bridge. .
NYC city architecture and culture is unmatched. NY 1960 is a book I have. I want the others.
The Hellgate Bridge looks like a mini Sydney Harbor Bridge.
I'm an admirer of the Brooklyn Bridge, completing McCullough's book about it while sitting on a plane to NYC several years ago. But I never could grasp the concept of the Cason until your explanation and illustrations.
Thank you! Great video!
The Verrazzano connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island!
Informative, educational and entertaining. A most enjoyable presentation!
These episodes are absolutely wonderful. I can’t get enough.
$59 million at the time of construction of the GWB was an insane amount of money - literally over $1.0 BILLION in today’s money.
I LOVE these informative vids! So cool. Thanks for making them. ❤
The differences are alot more then bridges many decades included
Mr. Wyetzner, how about more information on the bus station at the end of the GW bridge that you described as the best building in NYC? Please?
Very nice video, super clear explanation!
When I was a kid, living in Brooklyn, my Boy Scout troop belong to the five bridges region. No one could ever tell me the names of the five bridges. I'm very happy I just happen to stumble across this tonight.
I freaking love these videos. You’re guaranteed to learn at least five fascinating things in 12 minutes.
As a" Bronxite" I often bring up the significance of the bronx and its land mass. Great episode.
Please make this a series!! Incredible job signed bridge aficionado
LOVE this video! I could listen to Mr. Wyetzner all day! Fascinating content.