New York

USA, New York, Queensboro Bridge, Manhattan skyline viewed from Queens - illuminated at dawn. Views of the Queensboro Bridge from Queens. A March 30, 1909 the first cars crossed the bows of the Queensborough Bridge, a bridge over 2 miles long that connects Queens to Manhattan on the East River, and has become part of the characteristic landscape new York. The bridge , which required eight years to build, was designed by Gustav Lindenthal and designed to unite Manhattan and Queens as part of the four bridges join the island to the rest of the " boroughs " or New York City neighborhoods . The Queensboro has seen several redesigns to suit the needs of the changing city . Hence in the past served to both rail and road for cars and pedestrians. Currently , it is intended, exclusively for cars and has 9 lanes , one reserved for walks enjoying one of the best views of the city . The bridge runs annually screens worldwide when participants pass through New York City Marathon on November 1 each . He has also starred in several movies, and cable car reaches the residential Roosevelt Island , one of the most unique parts of the city. - September 2013