Snark On The Williamsburg Bridge

Woah, snarky much? The Williamsburg Bridge, completed in December 1903 as the ultimate solution for congestion on the Brooklyn Bridge, has been crucial for transportation between the two boroughs for centuries. However, because its facade is a bit simpler than the Brooklyn Bridge, many knocked it when it was unveiled, none worse than the Scientific America:

“Considered from the aesthetic standpoint, the (Williamsburg) Bridge is destined always to suffer by comparison with its neighbor, the (Brooklyn) Bridge,” the magazine wrote.

“It is possible that, were it not in existence, we would not hear so many strictures upon the manifest want of beauty in the later and larger (Williamsburg) Bridge, which is destined to be popular more on account of its size and usefulness than its graceful lines.

“As a matter of fact, the (Williamsburg) Bridge is an engineer’s bridge pure and simple. The eye may range from anchorage to anchorage, and from pier to finial of the tower without finding a single detail that suggests controlling motive, either in its design or fashioning other than bald utility.”

However, there’s been plenty of beautiful moments on the Williamsburg Bridge, and tons of gorgeous shots of the hipster monument. Check out the latest photos on Pinterest and let us know in the comments or on Twitter @nkdrealestate: Do you think the Williamsburg Bridge is ugly?

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