Brooklyn is part of which city?
AnswerNew York City
Brooklyn is one of NYC's five boroughs.
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Brooklyn facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about brooklyn's history, landmarks and neighborhoods, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which Brooklyn seaside area is famous for its amusement park and boardwalk?
AnswerConey Island
Coney Island's rides and boardwalk date back over a century.
Going deeper
Brooklyn was an independent city until it joined New York City in which year?
Answer1898
Consolidation created Greater New York on January 1, 1898.
Who designed the Brooklyn Bridge as its original chief engineer?
AnswerJohn A. Roebling
John Roebling designed it; his son Washington finished it.
What type of bridge is the Brooklyn Bridge?
AnswerSuspension bridge
Its deck hangs from steel cables slung between stone towers.
Expert level
Who took charge of key work on the Brooklyn Bridge after chief engineer Washington Roebling fell ill?
AnswerEmily Warren Roebling
Emily Roebling relayed instructions and managed much of the project.
In which year did the Brooklyn Dodgers win their only World Series?
Answer1955
They beat the Yankees in the 1955 World Series.
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