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 | | Brooklyn is connected with Manhattan by three bridges across the East riverthe lowest, known as the Brooklyn, opened in 1883; another, known as the Williamsburg or East River bridge, opened in 1903; and a third, the Manhattan, was opened in 1909. |
 | | The oldest is that on Brooklyn (or Columbia) Heights, west of City Hall Park, rising abruptly from the river to a height of from 70 to 100 ft., and commanding a delightful view of the harbour. |
 | | Brooklyn is well provided with charitable institutions, and has long been known as the city of churches, probably from the famous clergymen who have lived there. |
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