Queensboro Bridge Lower Roadway、

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You are currently approaching one of the most vital arteries in New York City, a massive steel cantilever structure that redefined travel across the East River when it opened in nineteen oh nine. While you look at the lower level, realize that the roadway you see today was not always dedicated to automobiles. In its early years, this deck was a bustling transit hub that carried streetcars on tracks along the outer edges, while the inner portion was set aside for carriages and early motor vehicles. These trolleys were a lifeline for commuters, connecting Queens directly to Manhattan and even offering a unique mid-bridge stop over what was then known as Blackwells Island.

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