9 Stop 9 of 9 on The Family Business

The Reveal

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City

A Preview

"OK. You made it. You walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, through DUMBO, and up to Brooklyn Heights. You've earned this. Now. The moment of truth. Time to tell you what was real and what I made up. Here's what was REAL. John Roebling died of tetanus after a ferry crushed his foot. He refused medicine and poured well water on the wound. Twenty-four days. Real. He studied under Hegel."

Hear the full story in the app — narrated and timed to play right where you're standing.

Hear the full story at The Reveal

This is just one of 9 stops on the The Family Business tour. Download the app, put in your headphones, and experience it for real.

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