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Hell Gate Bridge sits just over what was once New York City's most treacherous waterways, bringing down roughly 1,000 ships annually.
It's true that no one knows the ins and outs of New York City like a New Yorker. Every secret city spot and every insider event is a well-worn fact, and this often includes the history of certain places. One place, in particular, though, has quite a fascinating history that not many people think of while visiting: Hell Gate Bridge.
Despite its ominous name, Manhattan's now-bright red bridge is one that has been the cornerstone of maritime history in the city's islands. From Randall's Island to Ward's Island, all the way down to Blackwell Island, this bridge has sufficed as a passageway over what was once New York City's most treacherous roadway. The passing vessels that fell to its overpowered currents in the East River are a testament to that and not something many would think of when passing over the bridge today.
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