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Biographical Information

Name: Emily Warrren Roebling
Born on 23 September 1843 in , Putnam County, New York, USA, North America
Deceased on 28 February 1903 in , Mercer County, New Jersey, USA, North America
Daughter-in-law of
Wife of
18 January 1865

Married to Washington Roebling.

1872

After Washington A. Roebling succumbs to caisson disease, Emily Roebling begins to supervise the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge

1883

At the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, President Chester Arthur and Emily W. Roebling ride together across the bridge.

1896

Presented to Queen Victoria in London.

1899

Obtains a law degree from New York University.

Structures and Projects

Participation in the following structures & large-scale projects:

assistant to chief engineer

Relevant Publications

  • About this
    data sheet
  • Person-ID
    1000079
  • Published on:
    07/03/1999
  • Last updated on:
    22/07/2014
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