Willis Avenue Bridge Live Cam

The Willis Avenue Bridge is a swing bridge that spans the Harlem River in New York City, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx. The bridge was named after Benjamin Willis, who was the president of the New York City Board of Public Works when the bridge was built.

The original Willis Avenue Bridge was built in 1901 and was a single-deck swing bridge that opened horizontally to allow boats to pass through. It was designed by Alfred Pancoast Boller and was one of the first swing bridges in the city. The bridge was a major transportation link between the Bronx and Manhattan, and it played a crucial role in the development of the Bronx.