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Manhattan Bridge Centennial Celebration Events and Exhibits

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

 

Walking Tour led by Adrienne Onofri over the Manhattan Bridge to Vinegar Hill and DUMBO
Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 2:00 PM EST
Where: South West Corner of Canal and Bowery, Manhattan

Walking Tour led by Adrienne Onofri over the Manhattan Bridge to Vinegar Hill and DUMBO
October 3, 2 PM - 4 PM
South West Corner of Canal and Bowery, Manhattan
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Bike Tour led by Michael Miscione
Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 7:15 AM EST
Where: Steps of Borough Hall in Brooklyn

Bike Tour led by Michael Miscione which will start on the steps of Borough Hall in Brooklyn and will join up with Bridge parade at 9 AM
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Centennial Ceremonial Parade by Invitation Only
Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 9:00 AM EST
Where: Manhattan Bridge

Centennial Ceremonial Parade by Invitation Only with Manhattan and Brooklyn Borough Presidents and other dignitaries, featuring:
Vintage Automobiles
NY Chinese School Marching Band, courtesy of Principal Wang
US Merchant Marine Academy Fanfare Trumpeters
FDNY Fireboat multi-color salute
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Reception with Refreshments at Confucius Plaza
Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST
Where: Confucius Plaza, 33 Bowery, Manhattan

Reception with refreshments in Confucius Plaza
Provided by Chinese Community Organizations
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Dedication of Manhattan Bridge Centennial Time Capsule
Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 2:00 PM EST
Where: Confucius Plaza, 33 Bowery, Manhattan

Dedication of Manhattan Bridge Centennial Time Capsule
At Confucius Plaza, Manhattan
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Gristedes Presents FIREWORKS by the GRUCCIS of New York!
Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 7:00 PM EST
Where: East River Park Amphitheatre, entrance to park at Jackson St. at Cherry St., Manhattan

FIREWORKS by the GRUCCIS of New York! - East River Park Amphitheatre, north of Manhattan Bridge.
Manhattan School of Music Brass Quintet will perform.
Entrance to park at Jackson & Cherry Streets, Manhattan
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Lecture - "Miss Manhattan, Miss Brooklyn and their creator, Daniel Chester French
Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: NYU-Poly, 5 MetroTech Center, Dibner Auditorium, Main Floor, Brooklyn

Lecture - “Miss Manhattan, Miss Brooklyn and their creator, Daniel Chester French”
Brian Tolle, sculptor, and Karen Lemmey, Metropolitan Museum of Art Historian
NYU-Poly, 5 MetroTech Center, Main Floor, Brooklyn
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"The Manhattan Bridge - History, Construction & Safety"
Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: NYU-Poly, 5 MetroTech Center, Dibner Auditorium, Main Floor, Brooklyn
“The Manhattan Bridge - History, Construction & Safety”

Michael Miscione, Manhattan Borough Historian, Henry Perahia, Deputy Commissioner NYC Department of Transportation & Sam Schwartz, PE
NYU-Poly, 5 MetroTech Center, Main Floor, Brooklyn
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"Bright Nights"--Digital Projections curated by Random Number in partnership with the NYCDOT Urban Art Program

When: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 7 pm - 10 pm
Where: Manhattan Bridge Anchorage, Adams Street at Front Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn
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Lecture - "Bridges of New York"
Wed, Oct 07, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of NY, Conference Room, 62 Mott Street, Manhattan

Lecture - “Bridges of New York” by Phil Eng, NY State Department of Transportation
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of NY, Conference Room
62 Mott Street, Manhattan
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"Manhattan Bridge in Major Motion Picture in the original "Ghost Busters"
Wed, Oct 07, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: Pace University, Multi-Purpose Room, 1 Pace Plaza, Entrance location at Spruce Street, Manhattan

“Manhattan Bridge in Major Motion Pictures”
Pace University, Multi-Purpose Room at 1 Pace Plaza,
Entrance location at Spruce Street, Manhattan
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Lecture - "Engineering, Construction and History of the Manhattan Bridge"
Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 2:00 PM EST
Where: Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn
Lecture - “Engineering, Construction and History of the Manhattan Bridge” by Dave Frieder

Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierpont Street, Brooklyn
$6 admission; free to members of the Brooklyn Historical Society
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"Art Along the Way: Masstraniscope with Artist Bill Brand"
Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 6:00 PM EST
Where: Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn

“Art Along the Way: Masstraniscope with Artist Bill Brand”
Talk and ride-by to view artwork in unused Myrtle Avenue Subway Station
2 hour event. Transit Museum, Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn
$5 admission
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Panel Discussion on the Manhattan Bridge
Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: NYU-Poly, 5 MetroTech Center, Dibner Auditorium, Main Floor, Brooklyn

Panel Discussion on the Manhattan Bridge by panelists Robert Olmsted, ASCE, Michael Miscione, Manhattan Borough Historian, Sam Schwartz, PE and Jim Rasenberger, author historian. Moderated by Sewell Chan, reporter for the New York Times.
NYU-Poly, 5 MetroTech Center, Main Floor, Brooklyn
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Reception by Manhattan Borough President for Exhibit of Historic Photographs
Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: Municipal Building, 19th floor Conference Room, 1 Centre Street, Manhattan

Reception by Manhattan Borough President for Exhibit of Historic Photographs
Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street, 19th floor Conference Room, Manhattan
Refreshments
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Bike Tour Sponsored by Transportation Alternatives
Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM EST
Where: Grand and Allen Streets, at redesigned Allen St. Mall

Bike Tour Sponsored by Transportation Alternatives led by Noah Budnick
90 Minute Tour. Grand and Allen Streets, at redesigned Allen St. Mall, Manhattan
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Walking Tour with Bernie Ente and David Frieder
Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM EST
Where: Canal & Bowery SW corner

Walking Tour with Bernie Ente and David Frieder - in conjunction with Open House New York
Canal & Bowery SW corner, Manhattan walk over bridge & this part of tour will end at York St. Station F Train.
2 hour tour.
Those wishing to continue on to the Brooklyn Bridge Park to observe the Manhattan Bridge. Tour will conclude at 1 PM.
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"Losing the Bridge:" - Walking Tour with Sam Schwartz, P.E.
Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST
Where: Confucius Plaza, 33 Bowery, Manhattan

“Losing the Bridge:” - Walking Tour with Sam Schwartz, P.E.
In conjunction with Open House New York
90 minute tour. Start at Confucius Plaza, 33 Bowery, Manhattan
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Transit Museum Workshop for Children "Bridge City: Manhattan Bridge Turns 100"
Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 1:30 PM EST
Where: Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

Transit Museum Workshop for Children “Bridge City: Manhattan Bridge Turns 100”
Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn
Free Admission for Members. $3 Children & $5 Adults.
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Manhattan Bridge Exhibits

October 1- October 31 Exhibit of Historic NYC Bridges Photographs

Manhattan Borough President’s Conference Room
Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street
19th Floor South, Manhattan
Mon - Fri 10 AM - 4 PM


October 1- October 31 P.S. 124 2nd Graders' Bridge Art - Exhibit
Seward Park Library Branch
192 E. Broadway, Manhattan
Mon. to Thurs. 10-8; Fri. & Sat. 10-5.; Sun. 12-5