Washington Bridge — Attraction in New York

The George Washington bridge is unlike any I've ever been on it sways and it's like your going sort of uphill you can't see but then all the sudden you come down into the Bronx cars turned over burnt to a crisp trash everywhere blowing around homeless people walking right in front of you while your in your car. Everyone is grumpy and most ppl I encountered were in a bad mood. I was there to move the president of the blues hockey team from there to near st. Louis. It took two 53 ft trailers and we had to pack everything. John Davidson wife became a valued friend of mine so I stayed and helped her fix the place correctly to sell while the others slept. 23 hour drive from earth city in a Freightliner 18 wheeler. The driver let me drive about 4...

This bridge holds alot memories for me. As a kid I used to walk it from University ave on the Bronx side to 181st in Washington Heights and often stopped in the middle and looked out to the Harlem river and dreamed about my future and what I would become as an adult. I must of been around 12 when I started to walk it on my own, mostly to go to the Highbridge swimming pool which was the hangout spot or to the movie theater on 181st that had the cheapest ticket price. I can close my eyes now and see myself there looking at the river and telling myself that I would have a great life in the future. Thank you God for giving the life I have now and for the great kids you've blessed me with. I've come a long way from dreaming on that bridge....

The Washington Bridge, an elegant arch bridge that spans the Harlem River, is a historical gem connecting Manhattan and the Bronx since 1888. Designed by Charles C. Schneider and Wilhelm Hildenbrand, this bridge is a testament to the architectural and engineering prowess of the late 19th century. With its two majestic 510-foot main arches, it was once a critical passage for U.S. Route 1 before the route was transferred to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge in 1963. As a city landmark and a listed structure on the National Register of Historic Places, the Washington Bridge stands as a proud monument to New York City’s rich history and its enduring commitment to progress and...