Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: American Express or the Brooklyn Bridge?
American Express came first, in 1850 (founded). The Brooklyn Bridge followed 33 years later, in 1883 (opened).
- First1850
American Express
company · foundedAmerican Express began in 1850 as a delivery company, carrying parcels and cash.
- Second1883
The Brooklyn Bridge
landmark · openedWhen it opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.