Orion /ori-on/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced oh-RYE-on. It is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: Orion was a mighty hunter, the son of Poseidon, who was turned into a constellation. The Orion constellation contains three of the most conspicuous stars in the nighttime sky.
Deconstructing History: Brooklyn Bridge. One of New Yorkâs most famous landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge transports 120,000 vehicles and 4,000 pedestrians every day. The Brooklyn Bridge opened to the public on May 24, 1883, thereby connecting Manhattan with Brooklyn for the first time. Dubbed the âEighth Wonder of the World,â early visitors gawked at its immense granite towers and thick steel cables, not to mention its birds-eye views.
3. ROEBLING PAID A HIGH PRICE FOR THE BRIDGE. The Brooklyn Bridge was Roeblingâs brainchild, but he wouldnât live to see its completion. While making measurements for the future bridge in 1869, a ferry crushed Roeblingâs foot. The engineer developed tetanus as a result of these wounds and passed away in July 1869.