Table of Contents
- 1 What does it mean to sell a bridge?
- 2 Where does the phrase I have a bridge to sell you come from?
- 3 How many times did George C Parker sell the Brooklyn Bridge?
- 4 How much would it cost to buy the Brooklyn Bridge?
- 5 Who tried to sell the Golden Gate bridge?
- 6 How deep is the water under the Brooklyn Bridge?
What does it mean to sell a bridge?
Used to indicate that one believes someone is especially gullible. A reference to the con man George C. Parker, best known for “selling” property that he did not own, most famously the Brooklyn Bridge.
Where does the phrase I have a bridge to sell you come from?
The Brooklyn Bridge — “If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell to you” The phrase originated because for over a century people have fallen for the con that New York City is selling the Brooklyn Bridge. George C. Parker (1860-1936), a native New Yorker, was responsible for originating the phrase.
When was the Brooklyn Bridge sold?
According to The New York Daily News “In 2006, someone picked up lumber from another bridge construction site, had it cut into small pieces and sent out a press release stating that he was selling the Brooklyn Bridge for $14.95, along with a certificate that the lumber was from the bridge.
How many times did George C Parker sell the Brooklyn Bridge?
Parker opened real estate offices and produced authentic looking documents to prove that he owned various real estate and monuments in New York City. One of Parker’s most successful con’s was to sell the Brooklyn Bridge. Parker claims he sold the bridge twice a week for seven years.
How much would it cost to buy the Brooklyn Bridge?
The Brooklyn Bridge (cost $16,000,000), New York City, U.S.A.
Who built the Brooklyn Bridge?
John A. Roebling’s Sons Company
Brooklyn Bridge/Contractors
Who tried to sell the Golden Gate bridge?
George C. Parker
| George C. Parker | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1936 Sing Sing Prison |
| Other names | James J. O’Brien, Warden Kennedy, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Taylor |
| Occupation | American con man |
| Criminal charge(s) | Best known for his attempts to “sell” the Brooklyn Bridge. |
How deep is the water under the Brooklyn Bridge?
| Brooklyn Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Clearance below | 127 ft (38.7 m) above mean high water |
| History | |
| Designer | John Augustus Roebling |
| Constructed by | New York Bridge Company |
Who will sell the Brooklyn Bridge?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90G3xm1io_I