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.
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 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!
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 ❤
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every one of these presentations makes me love NYC even more than before I watched them - and I cannot envision a time when this increasing love will ever cease. Thanks a ton Mr Wyetzner for bringing my favorite city to life so wonderfully!
Loved this episode! Would be interested in hearing about 5 more bridges. Manhattan, Triboro, Verrazano narrows, Queensboro, Williamsburg bridges to name a few.
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!
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!
Having been born in NY Hospital and living in the area for the next 45 years, I always enjoy learning of its history. Mr. Wyetzner did a fantastic job of bringing that history to life and for that I am truly greatful.
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.
Fantastic !! I have read a book that goes extensively into the process of building the Brooklyn Bridge, including all the wire being produced in Trenton, NJ and the details you mentioned about the Roeblings, the politics at the time, and so much more. Absolutely incredible history! So glad to learn a bit about the other bridges too! TY
Love this series very much, it's bonded my family together because of my moms personal past in NY and Mr Wyetzner is so generous with his insight, knowledge and time!
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
That was fascinating. Thank you for providing these very educational moments. I’m a native New Yorker (Bronx), but learn so much each time you present your masterclasses.
What an interesting and fun presentation! Learned so much. I don't know how many zillions of times I've passed the George Washington Bridge - never noticed the lighthouse. Also so interesting to know that the area near Highbridge was once an active recreational site. My father used to drive me to school along the Harlem River Drive, and it always seemed like such a quiet and unknown part of the city.
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.
This was so interesting. Such complex structures but you managed to highlight and explain their uniqueness or innovation so that it is remarkable and understandable. Thank you!
Absolutely fascinating - engineering miracles we drive by every day and take so much for granted but rely upon for so much - thanks for a great entertaining presentation!
I really enjoyed this glimpse of some of New York City bridges. I found the history that Mr. Wyetzner presented very interesting. I would like to learn more about all the bridges in the area of NYC but especially the 59th Street Bridge, Verrazano Narrows, Manhattan and Bow Bridge in Central Park. Thank you!
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!
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.
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.
I'd love to see a follow up including the Triborough Bridge, the 59th st Bridge, and the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. Videos are engaging and wonderful, as always
Great video. Bridges I’d like to see discussed on this channel: Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Pulaski Skyway, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Sunshine Skyway, SF Bay Bridge (new eastern span)
I love that you mentioned the Little Red Lighthouse! When I was in 2nd grade my teacher read that book to our class, and then took us on a field trip to visit it.
Its always a pleasure to watch these videos. I always learn something new and I am so happy that the little red lighthouse was saved :o) Already looking forward to the next one.
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!
I would suggest videos about the two great bridge builders of New York City: Gustav Lindenthal and Othmar H. Amman. Between the two of them they built most of the iconic bridges after Roebling's Brooklyn Bridge.
I’d love to see some other US cities’ bridges covered by an incredible video like this! Perhaps a miniseries, featuring cities like Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and San Francisco.
Very interesting and well done. According to David McCullough's "The Brooklyn Bridge", only the Brooklyn side tower sits on bedrock. On the Manhattan side, they stopped 27 feet short of bedrock. leaving the tower to sit on the sand bottom. Guess it was a correct decision by Washington Roebling and it probably saved more lives (as it hasn't collapsed yet - lolz)
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
I can’t get enough of these!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Mr. Weitzner!!!!!!
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 .
Mr. Wyetzner is so articulate and knowledgeable, he is able to make the subject matter interesting to novices like me. Well done.
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 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 enjoy your historical narratives of New York features. Your voice is also a joy to listen to.
I say it every time, Mr Wyetzner is amazing. Please keep bringing him back!
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.
You have made a great combined story of engineering, art and history. Thanks!
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!
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.❤
Fascinating and so very interesting! NYC rocks and so do you! Thank you very, very 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.
This was absolutely fantastic. As a life long New Yorker I never heard any of these stories. Incredible.
This was really interesting and so was full of fascinating information that when it finished ... I watched it again!
Every one of these presentations makes me love NYC even more than before I watched them - and I cannot envision a time when this increasing love will ever cease. Thanks a ton Mr Wyetzner for bringing my favorite city to life so wonderfully!
Highly interesting, intelligent & enjoyable. Thank you Mr. Wyetzner!
Feed me more of these videos so I can continue to architecturally digest!
Loved this episode! Would be interested in hearing about 5 more bridges. Manhattan, Triboro, Verrazano narrows, Queensboro, Williamsburg bridges to name a few.
I could listen to him all day!
A man's brain is incredible to be able to build, engineer, and keep these massive structures up for all these years.
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.
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!
Having been born in NY Hospital and living in the area for the next 45 years, I always enjoy learning of its history. Mr. Wyetzner did a fantastic job of bringing that history to life and for that I am truly greatful.
As a Londoner I found this episode fascinating and it illustrates just how different the bridges in this city and New York are. I
What a fantastic video! I especially enjoyed the info on the Hellgate Bridge and the GWB. Thank you for the wonderful videos in this series.
Mr. Wyetzners love of everything NYC is contagious. Loved it!
Really happy to see Emily Roebling get the recognition she earned.
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.
Fantastic !! I have read a book that goes extensively into the process of building the Brooklyn Bridge, including all the wire being produced in Trenton, NJ and the details you mentioned about the Roeblings, the politics at the time, and so much more. Absolutely incredible history! So glad to learn a bit about the other bridges too! TY
I am just so grateful for such quality content. Thank you AD!
These episodes are absolutely wonderful. I can’t get enough.
I just want to say thank you to the brave men who labored and lost their lives building something so valuable. Thank you!
I LOVE these informative vids! So cool. Thanks for making them. ❤
Love this series very much, it's bonded my family together because of my moms personal past in NY and Mr Wyetzner is so generous with his insight, knowledge and time!
LOVE this video! I could listen to Mr. Wyetzner all day! Fascinating content.
RIP to the men who built the beautiful Brookly bridge. 😔😔
And to the woman who saw it through to completion.
I love these videos, as well as the walking tours. It's so interesting to hear the history of the areas and how the structures came to be made.
The presenter is first class. Does he give guided tours? So interesting. New York has always been a passion for me.
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
Got that Brooklyn Bridge feeling watching this. Thank you.
That was fascinating. Thank you for providing these very educational moments. I’m a native New Yorker (Bronx), but learn so much each time you present your masterclasses.
This is still the most beautifully made format on the internet to just dive in and be entertained & informed
This was terrific. Thanks!
Love these series. you’re fantastic and so all your picks
Thank you Mr. Wyetzner!
What an interesting and fun presentation! Learned so much. I don't know how many zillions of times I've passed the George Washington Bridge - never noticed the lighthouse. Also so interesting to know that the area near Highbridge was once an active recreational site. My father used to drive me to school along the Harlem River Drive, and it always seemed like such a quiet and unknown part of the city.
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.
This was so interesting. Such complex structures but you managed to highlight and explain their uniqueness or innovation so that it is remarkable and understandable. Thank you!
Absolutely fascinating - engineering miracles we drive by every day and take so much for granted but rely upon for so much - thanks for a great entertaining presentation!
I really enjoyed this glimpse of some of New York City bridges. I found the history that Mr. Wyetzner presented very interesting. I would like to learn more about all the bridges in the area of NYC but especially the 59th Street Bridge, Verrazano Narrows, Manhattan and Bow Bridge in Central Park. Thank you!
This series is fascinating and Mr. Wyetzner is such a great host! Thank you so much!
As a native New Yorker, thanks for mentioning the Little Red Lighthouse. I had the book as a child and still remember the story.
Wow, the Roebling family, John, Washington, and Emily! 👏
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!
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'll never have enough videos about New York with this guy, he's amazing !
Excellent tutorial and overview.!! Please do more on NY bridges.. I LOVE these informative vids! So cool. Thanks for making them. .
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 tolls on the GW bridge are insane! Million dollars a day?? Wow. Excellent video.
Planning my first trip over Christmas..Thank you for the history of New York.
Excellent presenting. Greatly appreciate your style of delivery. Thank you
I'd love to see a follow up including the Triborough Bridge, the 59th st Bridge, and the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. Videos are engaging and wonderful, as always
These videos are so amazing. Keep em coming!!! It would be nice to learn about the remaining bridges.
Thank you so much for your vivid descriptions, recognizing the era each bridge was in, and the difficulties that ensued. What remains is magnificent!
thanks Mr.Wyetzner ! helped me learn so much more about new york.
Great video. Bridges I’d like to see discussed on this channel: Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Pulaski Skyway, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Sunshine Skyway, SF Bay Bridge (new eastern span)
Please discuss the Verrazano Narrows and Bayonne Bridge by Othmar Ammann. Mr. Wyetzner, you are a bridge of knowledge.
I could give you much more detailed information about the Verrazzano.
I need more of your videos on whatever architecture topic. Seriously, love the way you describe it all.
Excellent tutorial and overview.!! Please do more on NY bridges.
Fascinating. Thank you for a great story about a great city and its bridges.
Both informative and entertaining! Excellent content thanks Mr Wyetzner
Love the history & I appreciate the minds & the workforce behind these great big staples called bridges.
This was so absolutely fascinating ❤
I love that you mentioned the Little Red Lighthouse! When I was in 2nd grade my teacher read that book to our class, and then took us on a field trip to visit it.
Curious about the varrizono bridge. Maybe a discussion on that . Great info .been over the gw many times. So much didn't know all that . Thanks
Never would have searched for this video hut im happy it showed up in my fyp. I learned so much
Fascinating!! Love the history and engineering - all presented so interestingly by Mr. Wyetzner. Thanks!
Love this! I'd watch these all day over celebrity house doors. Keep em comin!
Great video. Thanks for all of the history behind these wonderful bridges-and a couple I'd never even heard of.
I've traversed on every single 1 them & haven't thought about the history behind them so thanks for this !
Its always a pleasure to watch these videos. I always learn something new and I am so happy that the little red lighthouse was saved :o) Already looking forward to the next one.
So well researched. Appreciate all the before times photos and paintings. Thanks so much!
As a" Bronxite" I often bring up the significance of the bronx and its land mass. Great episode.
Loved the video. Was expecting you to cover the Verrazano Narrows bridge as well.
Brilliant video, thank you👍👍 I live in south west London, whare sadly we can't afford to mend one of our great Thames river bridges.
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.
I would suggest videos about the two great bridge builders of New York City: Gustav Lindenthal and Othmar H. Amman. Between the two of them they built most of the iconic bridges after Roebling's Brooklyn Bridge.
this guy is great! i would love a segment about the railway tunnels and such with him, im sure he would make it fascinating
I’d love to see some other US cities’ bridges covered by an incredible video like this! Perhaps a miniseries, featuring cities like Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and San Francisco.
Pittsburgh has A LOT of bridges!
I think I like architecture, and I like the way how this is all presented.
Very interesting and well done. According to David McCullough's "The Brooklyn Bridge", only the Brooklyn side tower sits on bedrock. On the Manhattan side, they stopped 27 feet short of bedrock. leaving the tower to sit on the sand bottom. Guess it was a correct decision by Washington Roebling and it probably saved more lives (as it hasn't collapsed yet - lolz)