Emily Warren Roebling

Biography

Emily Warren Roebling transcended the usual boundaries of her day, stepping into a pivotal role in the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband’s illness left him unable to continue. With intelligence, persistence, and a deep sense of civic duty, she oversaw the bridge’s final stages, coordinated engineers, and reported progress to the public, earning admiration across the nation.

Though born to wealth and celebrated society, she remained committed to service, education, and the arts, and she found solace at Cold Spring Cemetery, where her courage and dedication continue to inspire.