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&nbsp;First Cross River Survey, 1925 (l-r:) Mr. Ferry, unidentified man, Mr. Ammann,<br />Mr. Morrill, Mr. Drinker, Mr. Hoppen, Mr. Boucher

First Cross River Survey, 1925 		&nbsp;Laying the Foundation: May 7, 1928

Laying the Foundation: May 7, 1928 		&nbsp;New Jersey Approach Cut<br />Cutting side of cut for final trim

New Jersey Approach Cut
&nbsp;Raising of the Towers

Raising of the Towers 		&nbsp;Setting Footbridge Sections, New York Side Span<br />September 20, 1929

Setting Footbridge Sections, New York Side Span 		&nbsp;Carriage for Handling Compactors, Cable Bands, and Suspenders

Carriage for Handling Compactors
Near Completion

Near Completion 		&nbsp;Dedication Day Ceremonies<br />United States Navy Detachment parades across Bridge, which was opened to traffic the following day<br />October 24, 1931

Dedication Day Ceremonies - United States Navy 		&nbsp;Dedication Day Ceremonies<br />General view of New Jersey Plaza<br />October 24, 1931

Dedication Day Ceremonies
&nbsp;Dedication Day Ceremonies<br />Dignataries&rsquo; Podium<br />October 24, 1931

Dedication Day Ceremonies- 		&nbsp;Franklin Delano Roosevelt, then Governor of the State of New York, speaks at Dedication Day ceremonies on the George Washington Bridge. The Bridge was opened to traffic the following day.<br />October 24, 1931

Franklin Delano Roosevelt 		&nbsp;Opening Day Ceremonies<br />October 25, 1931

Opening Day Ceremonies - October 25, 1931
&nbsp;Opening Day Traffic<br />View is to the west through the Palisades towards Fort Lee.<br />A total of 53,523 vehicles crossed on opening day.<br />October 25, 1931

Opening Day Traffic 		&nbsp;Othmar H. Ammann<br />Port Authority Chief Engineer; GWB Designer

Othmar H. Ammann - Port Authority Chief Engineer 		George Washington Birthday Celebration<br />February 22, 1940

George Washington Birthday Celebration
&nbsp;View of Bridge prior to construction of second level.

View of Bridge prior to construction of 2nd level 		&nbsp;The Little Red Lighthouse -&nbsp; May 15, 1962

The Little Red Lighthouse - May 15, 1962 		&nbsp;1960s

1960s
&nbsp;New Jersey Approach<br />Toll booths are visible at lower center.

New Jersey Approach 		&nbsp;The Modern Bridge

The Modern Bridge
 
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