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.
Tower Bridge has a fascinating history, which is explored in full in Tower Bridge Exhibition. Hereâs some to get your startedâ¦. 1910 - the high-level Walkways, which were designed so that the public could still cross the bridge when it was raised, were closed down due to lack of use.